Question 1

The training of data collectors to adhere strictly to a standard protocol for a research project will affect the ultimate outcome of the study by doing what?

Accepted Answer

A)   Reducing risks to human participants
B)   Reducing cost of data collection
C)   Increasing consistency in data collection
D)   Increasing risk of introducing researcher bias into the studyE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 2

During a research project,the researcher notes that the participant completes each assigned task with a much higher level of performance than he normally exhibits.How should a nurse researcher most accurately describe this change in the participant's behaviour?

Accepted Answer

A)   Reactivity
B)   Instability
C)   Therapeutic
D)   InterventionistE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 3

Which data-collection method can be assessed by asking,"Is there evidence that participants were able to answer the questions?"

Accepted Answer

A)   Questionnaires
B)   Interviews
C)   Physiological measurement
D)   Records and databasesE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 4

Which of the following methods of data collection has the lowest refusal rate?

Accepted Answer

A)   Closed-ended questionnaire
B)   Open-ended questionnaire
C)   Physiological measurement
D)   InterviewE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 5

What is accurate about physiological,or biological,measures of data?

Accepted Answer

A)   They involve the use of specialized equipment.
B)   Data-collection error is reduced with their use.
C)   They can be used for both qualitative and quantitative studies.
D)   Instruments that measure physiological phenomena represent the "gold standard" and eliminate the need to verify instrument reliability and validity.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 6

A nurse researcher is designing a study on objective analysis of vital sign monitoring before,during,and after trauma care in the emergency department.To analyze trends in this process,which types of measurements could the nurse consider incorporating?

Accepted Answer

A)   Available data (records of vital signs) 
B)   Paper-and-pencil scales
C)   Questionnaires
D)   Physiological instruments readouts
E)   InterviewsF) B) and E)
G) B) and D)

Question 7

What is the most appropriate method of data collection the researcher can use to gather information from 1,000 people?

Accepted Answer

A)   Field notes
B)   Structured interview
C)   Unstructured interview
D)   SurveyE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 8

What advantage is shared by both interview and questionnaire data-collection methods?

Accepted Answer

A)   Both seek to understand the attitudes, beliefs, and feelings of participants.
B)   Both are analyzed by statistical methods.
C)   Both require extensive researcher training.
D)   Both are paper-and-pencil tests.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 9

A nurse researcher is working with students experiencing test anxiety.The nurse has the students take a test while she watches through a two-way mirror.What does this approach incorporate?

Accepted Answer

A)   Observation
B)   Interviewing
C)   Reactivity
D)   Structured interviewing
E)   ConcealmentF) None of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 10

A nurse researcher would choose physiological data-collection methods for which reason?

Accepted Answer

A)   Cost and participant acceptance
B)   Reduced duration of data collection
C)   Objectivity and sensitivity
D)   No need for interrater reliability determinationE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 11

Which data-collection method can be assessed by asking,"Is there clear indication that the participants understood the task and the questions?"

Accepted Answer

A)   Questionnaires
B)   Interviews
C)   Physiological measurement
D)   Records and databasesE) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 12

Which data-collection method can be assessed by asking,"Are the majority of the items appropriately close-ended or open-ended?"

Accepted Answer

A)   Questionnaires
B)   Interviews
C)   Physiological measurement
D)   Records and databasesE) A) and B)
F) A) and D)

Question 13

What are the steps involved in instrument development?

Accepted Answer

A)   Clarify the target population
B)   Define concept to be measured
C)   Develop items
D)   Estimate reliability and validity
E)   Statistically analyze individual itemsF)  Develop implications from the item analysisG) D) and F)
H) A) and D)

Question 14

What is the nurse researcher's primary concern in data collection for research?

Accepted Answer

A)   Flexibility in data collection
B)   Consistency in data collection
C)   Accurate interpretation of data collected
D)   Averaging of numerical scores to reduce the effect of outliersE) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 15

Which of the following factors or issues are most important in deciding on a method of data collection for a specific research study?

Accepted Answer

A)   The number of hypotheses or research questions and the experience of the investigator
B)   The nature of the research question and the specific population to be studied
C)   The cost of the instrument and the amount of research effort involved
D)   The number of co-investigators on the study and the educational preparation of the primary investigatorE) B) and C)
F) A) and B)

Exam 13: Data Collection Methods

A nurse researcher is designing a study on objective analysis of vital sign monitoring before,during,and after trauma care in the emergency department.To analyze trends in this process,which types of measurements could the nurse consider incorporating?

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A nurse researcher is working with students experiencing test anxiety.The nurse has the students take a test while she watches through a two-way mirror.What does this approach incorporate?

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What is the nurse researcher's primary concern in data collection for research?

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The training of data collectors to adhere strictly to a standard protocol for a research project will affect the ultimate outcome of the study by doing what?

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Which of the following factors or issues are most important in deciding on a method of data collection for a specific research study?

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What is accurate about physiological,or biological,measures of data?

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What are the steps involved in instrument development?

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What advantage is shared by both interview and questionnaire data-collection methods?

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Which data-collection method can be assessed by asking,"Is there clear indication that the participants understood the task and the questions?"

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A nurse researcher would choose physiological data-collection methods for which reason?

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Which data-collection method can be assessed by asking,"Are the majority of the items appropriately close-ended or open-ended?"

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What is the most appropriate method of data collection the researcher can use to gather information from 1,000 people?

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Which data-collection method can be assessed by asking,"Is there evidence that participants were able to answer the questions?"

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Which of the following methods of data collection has the lowest refusal rate?

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During a research project,the researcher notes that the participant completes each assigned task with a much higher level of performance than he normally exhibits.How should a nurse researcher most accurately describe this change in the participant's behaviour?

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Exam 13: Data Collection Methods

A nurse researcher is designing a study on objective analysis of vital sign monitoring before,during,and after trauma care in the emergency department.To analyze trends in this process,which types of measurements could the nurse consider incorporating?

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A nurse researcher is working with students experiencing test anxiety.The nurse has the students take a test while she watches through a two-way mirror.What does this approach incorporate?

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What is the nurse researcher's primary concern in data collection for research?

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The training of data collectors to adhere strictly to a standard protocol for a research project will affect the ultimate outcome of the study by doing what?

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Which of the following factors or issues are most important in deciding on a method of data collection for a specific research study?

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What is accurate about physiological,or biological,measures of data?

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What are the steps involved in instrument development?

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What advantage is shared by both interview and questionnaire data-collection methods?

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Which data-collection method can be assessed by asking,"Is there clear indication that the participants understood the task and the questions?"

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A nurse researcher would choose physiological data-collection methods for which reason?

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Which data-collection method can be assessed by asking,"Are the majority of the items appropriately close-ended or open-ended?"

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What is the most appropriate method of data collection the researcher can use to gather information from 1,000 people?

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Which data-collection method can be assessed by asking,"Is there evidence that participants were able to answer the questions?"

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Which of the following methods of data collection has the lowest refusal rate?

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