Which of the following characteristics is not part of a quantitative research design?>>> Saturation
Which of the following is not an independent
... [Show More] variable?>>> Outcome
Quantitative research is often identified with which method of gathering data?>>> Scientific
Nonexperimental designs generate _____ for _____ designs.>>> Questions; experimental
One of the most common and important characteristics of a quantitative design is>>> Control.
Manipulation of which variable is connected to control?>>> Independent
Randomization helps to eliminate>>> Bias.
Generalization can _____ a study.>>> Strengthen
A comparative design has>>> Only measurement of the dependent variable. AND
No manipulation and control of the independent variable.
(BOTH B AND C)
A correlational study looks at the>>> Relationship of two or more variables.
Issues related to experimental design include>>> Manipulation of all variables, ethics, and feasibility.
An example of a randomized controlled trial (RCT) design is as follows (where R = randomization, O = measurement, and X = treatment):>>> R O X O
Meta-analysis is the examination of multiple studies through statistical analysis to establish>>> New data sets for analysis.
A quasi-experimental design is one in which>>> The independent variable is manipulated with no randomization and no control group.
The initial baseline measurement in a nonequivalent control group is used to determine if the subjects assigned to the group are>>> Similar.
The research design that collects data at various intervals is called a(n)>>> Time-series study.
An area of concern in a time-series design is>>> Maturation.
Some ways of controlling variables for nonexperimental or quasi-experimental designs are>>> Timing of test intervals and the setting.
In evidence-based practice, a nurse using quantitative research for clinical decision making must be most knowledgeable about how>>> The study design applies to practice.
Using research in practice requires the nurse to be most aware of>>> Generalizability of the results to current practice.
Quality improvement (QI) projects are considered>>> To focus on only patient satisfaction.
Root cause analysis (RCA) had its origin in>>> Military industry.
The Joint Commission mandated RCAs in>>> 1997
A literature review is>>> an analytical summary of research findings.
The purpose of the literature review is to>>> All of the above (Id a problem that has not been resolved, clarify the importance of a research problem, Id gaps in the literature).
The literature review should occur>>> early in the research process
When conducting a literature review, it is advisable to>>> seek assistance from a librarian
Evidenced-based nursing literature provides the nurse with the ability to>>> describe and analyze published research results [Show Less]