Practice Questions

Which statistical test is commonly used to compare the means of two groups?

A. ANOVA
B. Chi-square test
C. T-test
D. Regression analysis
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What is “selection bias” in research?

A. Errors in data analysis.
B. A systematic difference between the participants selected for a study and the target population, or between treatment groups.
C. A researcher's personal opinion.
D. The difficulty in recruiting participants.
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A nurse needs to quickly access the most current evidence to guide a critical clinical decision. Which resource would be most appropriate for an urgent information need?

A. A peer-reviewed journal article from 5 years ago.
B. A textbook chapter from 10 years ago.
C. A clinical practice guideline based on recent systematic reviews.
D. An anecdotal report from a colleague.
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In the context of a drug trial, what does “adverse event reporting” primarily contribute to in nursing research?

A. Patient recruitment
B. Research funding
C. Post-market surveillance and drug safety profiles
D. Data analysis complexity
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What is the “independent variable” in a study investigating the effect of different dosages of a pain medication on patient-reported pain scores?

A. Patient-reported pain scores
B. Different dosages of pain medication
C. Patient age
D. Gender of patients
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A nurse is reading a qualitative study and sees that the researchers ensured “dependability.” What does dependability refer to?

A. The ability to generalize findings to other settings.
B. The consistency of the findings over time and across researchers.
C. The accuracy of the interpretations.
D. The relevance of the study to clinical practice.
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What is “observer bias” in research?

A. Participants behaving differently because they know they are being watched.
B. The researcher's expectations or preconceived notions unintentionally influencing the observation or interpretation of data.
C. The loss of participants from a study.
D. Errors in statistical calculation.
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Jun 6, 2026

What is the primary purpose of a “research proposal”?

A. To publish the final findings.
B. To outline the plan for a research study for approval and funding.
C. To analyze the data.
D. To present the study's conclusions.
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Jun 6, 2026

What is the “number needed to treat (NNT)” in clinical research?

A. The number of patients who need to experience an adverse event.
B. The number of patients who need to be treated for one patient to benefit from an intervention.
C. The total number of patients in a study.
D. The number of treatments given per patient.
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