Nursing Research Quiz

What is the primary goal of research according to Polit and Beck (2008)?

• To develop, refine, and expand a body of knowledge

• To create new laws and regulations

• To conduct experiments for entertainment

• To collect data for marketing purposes

According to the American Nurses Association (2003), nursing involves which of the following?

• Protection, promotion, and optimization of health

• Only the treatment of illnesses

• Advocating for political changes in healthcare

• Researching historical nursing practices

What is a characteristic of qualitative research?

• It uses numerical data to analyze results

• It requires large sample sizes

• It focuses on understanding human experiences

• It is always conducted in a laboratory setting

Which of the following is a constraint of nursing research?

• Excessive funding for research

• Too busy caring for patients

• High levels of motivation among nurses

• Abundant resources available

What type of research focuses on understanding human responses and determining the best interventions?

• Qualitative research

• Applied research

• Basic research

• Historical research

Which of the following is NOT a type of nursing research?

• Causal-comparative research

• Historical research

• Psychological research

• Experimental research

What is the purpose of descriptive research?

• To provide an accurate portrayal of characteristics

• To manipulate variables for experimentation

• To predict future outcomes

• To establish cause and effect relationships

Which of the following is an example of a qualitative research method?

• Survey research

• Phenomenological research

• Experimental design

• Statistical analysis

What is the main focus of nursing research according to Vreeland (1973)?

• Financial management in nursing

• Political advocacy for nurses

• Systematic study of nursing problems

• Historical analysis of nursing

Which of the following is a characteristic of research?

• Requires innovative approaches

• Does not require expertise

• Focuses solely on quantitative data

• Is always conducted in a controlled environment