To generate new knowledge

To improve patient care

To inform nursing practice

All of the above

Quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods

Basic, applied, and translational

Descriptive, correlational, and experimental

None of the above

Quantitative research uses numerical data, while qualitative research uses non-numerical data.

Quantitative research is objective, while qualitative research is subjective.

Quantitative research is deductive, while qualitative research is inductive.

All of the above

To identify existing research on a topic

To summarize the findings of existing research

To identify gaps in the research literature

All of the above

Identify a research problem

Conduct a literature review

Develop a research question

Collect data

A research question is more general than a hypothesis.

A hypothesis is more specific than a research question.

A research question is always testable, while a hypothesis is not.

None of the above

To outline the methods that will be used to collect data

To ensure that the research study is valid and reliable

To protect the rights of human subjects

All of the above

Validity refers to the accuracy of a research study, while reliability refers to the consistency of a research study.

Validity refers to the generalizability of a research study, while reliability refers to the precision of a research study.

Validity refers to the degree to which a research study measures what it is intended to measure, while reliability refers to the degree to which a research study can be replicated.

None of the above

To organize and summarize data

To identify patterns and trends in data

To draw conclusions from data

All of the above

Descriptive statistics summarize data, while inferential statistics make inferences about a population based on a sample.

Descriptive statistics are used to describe the characteristics of a population, while inferential statistics are used to test hypotheses.

Descriptive statistics are based on actual data, while inferential statistics are based on estimated data.

None of the above

To communicate the findings of a research study

To provide a detailed account of the research process

To justify the need for further research

All of the above

A quantitative research report includes numerical data, while a qualitative research report includes non-numerical data.

A quantitative research report is more objective than a qualitative research report.

A quantitative research report is more generalizable than a qualitative research report.

None of the above

To protect the rights of human subjects

To ensure the integrity of the research process

To promote public trust in nursing research

All of the above

Lack of funding

Lack of time

Lack of access to data

All of the above

Increased use of technology

Increased collaboration between researchers and clinicians

Increased focus on patient-centered outcomes

All of the above