Research Problems in Nursing

In the research process, the __________ is the specific difficulty or gap in knowledge that the study intends to solve.

• Hypothesis

• Problem

• Assumption

• Concept

A research problem often arises when a nurse notices a __________ between the current practice ('what is') and the expected standard ('what should be').

• Difficulty

• Conflict

• Gap

• Trend

When deciding if a problem is worth studying, researchers consider its __________, or the importance of solving it to improve nursing practice.

• Validity

• Significance

• Reliability

• Measurability

A problem is said to have __________ when it can be investigated scientifically using observable, quantifiable, and measurable data.

• Feasibility

• Researchability

• Originality

• Manageability

A problem is considered __________ if the researcher has the resources, time, and institutional support needed to carry out the study.

• Reliable

• Feasible

• Significant

• Manageable

A researcher's motivation, interest, and intellectual curiosity are considered __________ factors that influence the choice of a research problem.

• Internal

• External

• Organizational

• Technical

A nurse researcher who chooses a problem based on prior work experience and professional training is relying on __________ criteria.

• Internal

• External

• Empirical

• Statistical

The availability of funds, subjects, and administrative support falls under the __________ criteria when selecting a research problem.

• Conceptual

• Internal

• External

• Technical

A problem that contributes new and unique knowledge to nursing practice is said to have the characteristic of __________.

• Manageability

• Originality

• Measurability

• Reliability

Clearly defining the __________ of the study helps ensure that the boundaries and focus of the research are well understood.

• Scope

• Concept

• Method

• Sampling