Question 1

Researchers and reviewers should accept statistical significance with

Accepted Answer

Researchers and reviewers should accept statistical significance with cautious regard for how results might apply to practice. Statistical significance alone does not necessarily mean that the results have practical significance, and careful consideration must be given to how the results might be applied to real-world situations.

Question 2

What critical behaviour should investigators demonstrate when presenting their results?

Accepted Answer

Objectivity is critical when presenting research results as it ensures that the findings are unbiased and based solely on the evidence collected. Researchers must demonstrate that their interpretation of the data is not influenced by personal biases or preferences. A lack of objectivity can compromise the validity and reliability of the research findings. Therefore, researchers should strive to remain impartial and present their results objectively. Researcher bias and inference should be avoided, while appropriateness is only relevant in specific contexts and may not always be a critical behaviour.

Question 3

What conclusion should be drawn when the research hypothesis is not supported by the findings of a study?

Accepted Answer

When the research hypothesis is not supported by the findings of a study, it indicates that the study has one or more problems that prevent thorough investigation of the phenomenon. It does not necessarily mean that the theoretical framework is invalid, that the study findings have no relevance, or that a different statistical test should have been used. It simply means that the results do not support the hypothesis, and further investigation and refinement may be necessary.

Question 4

Which research result is reported in an objective manner?

Accepted Answer

Option C is reported in an objective manner because it simply states the findings without adding any emotional or subjective language.

Question 5

What is the primary role of figures and tables in a research report?

Accepted Answer

Figures and tables are essential for presenting and summarizing large amounts of data in a research report. They can help the reader to understand the data more easily, and can also help to support the researcher's conclusions. While figures and tables can be used to develop a framework for future research or to clarify independent variables, their primary role is to facilitate the presentation of data in a clear and concise way.

Question 6

What is included in the "Discussion" section of a research report?

Accepted Answer

The "Discussion" section of a research report typically interprets the results, discusses their implications, and may suggest areas for future research, which is what option A does by analyzing data and discussing its implications for patient education.

Question 7

The results section of a research report includes what?

Accepted Answer

The results section of a research report includes data, which is the most important part of the results. The instruments used in the study would be discussed in the methods section, while the design and theory would be discussed in the introduction and discussion sections respectively.

Question 8

The quantification of the uncertainty of a statistic is considered what?

Accepted Answer

Confidence interval is a measure to quantify the uncertainty of a statistic by indicating the range of values within which the true value of the population parameter is likely to fall with a specified level of confidence.

Question 9

How should these statements be interpreted? (1)"There is a positive relationship between the degree of social support available to new mothers and maternal attachment scores." (2)"The Pearson correlation coefficient was r = 0.79,p < 0.05."

Accepted Answer

Statement (1) suggests that there is a positive association between social support available to new mothers and maternal attachment scores. Statement (2) reports the Pearson correlation coefficient (r) and the level of significance (p). The correlation coefficient (r = 0.79) indicates a strong positive correlation between the two variables, and the level of significance (p < 0.05) indicates that the result is statistically significant. Therefore, the hypothesis has been supported, and there is a significant positive relationship between the degree of social support available to new mothers and maternal attachment scores.

Question 10

The nurse researcher's suggestions for a study's application to practice is include where?

Accepted Answer

The nurse researcher's suggestions for a study's application to practice are typically included in the recommendations section of the report. This section highlights how the study findings can be implemented in practice and provides guidance for future initiatives. The findings section presents the study results, the limitations section outlines any limitations or weaknesses of the study, and the generalizability section discusses how applicable the study findings are to different populations or situations.

Question 11

What is the use of tables in a research report?

Accepted Answer

Tables in a research report serve to present data in a clear and organized manner. To be of value, they must have clear and accurate titles and headings to guide the reader in interpreting the data. They should complement the narrative description of the findings, not replace it. Tables can present both statistically significant and non-significant results, and they should be used judiciously to enhance the clarity of the research report.

Question 12

Generalization of a study's findings to populations beyond the one on which the study is based,whether by investigators or reviewers,is

Accepted Answer

Generalization of study findings beyond the population on which the study is based is often inappropriate as it can lead to inaccurate conclusions and misinterpretation of the results. It is important to consider the context and population characteristics before generalizing the findings of a study.

Question 13

What is the purpose of the "Discussion" section of a research report?

Accepted Answer

The "Discussion" section of a research report is where the researcher analyzes and interprets their study's meaning. It's an opportunity to explain their findings, connect their results to prior research, and discuss the implications and limitations of their work. While other options like presenting data, thanking co-workers, and examining the research design are important aspects of a research report, they are typically addressed in different sections. Therefore, the best answer is B.

Question 14

A discussion of a study's weaknesses and limitations includes what?

Accepted Answer

The answer of A discussion of a study's weaknesses and...

Question 15

Questions such as "What contributions to nursing does this study make?" and "What are the strength,quality,and consistency of the evidence provided by the findings?" are posed to the investigator.Which part of the "Discussion" section do they stimulate the investigator to describe?

Accepted Answer

These questions prompt the investigator to describe their recommendations based on the findings of the study.

Question 16

A nurse researcher should be included in the results section of a research report?

Accepted Answer

The results section of a research report should include an objective presentation of the research findings, not the interpretation of the data. Interpretation typically belongs in the discussion or conclusion sections, where the implications of the findings are explored.

Question 17

In a research report,which section is the most appropriate place for the description of a study's limitations?

Accepted Answer

The discussion section is typically where the limitations of a study are described, as it allows for the interpretation of the results and provides context for the limitations that were encountered. This section is also where potential implications of the limitations and avenues for future research can be discussed.

Question 18

The findings of a study include what?

Accepted Answer

Findings of a study typically include the results obtained from data analysis and the discussion of those results. Therefore, option B is the best choice. Data collection and transcription (option A) is a part of the research design and methodology, while descriptive analysis and inferential analysis (option C) are methods of data analysis used to derive the results. Theoretical framework and conceptualization (option D) are components of the research design and not the findings of the study.

Question 19

A nurse researcher should include what in a research report's "Results" section?

Accepted Answer

The "Results" section of a research report should include descriptive statistics detailing the findings from the data analysis. The hypothesis or research question should be included in the "Introduction" section, the literature review in the "Background" section, and the theoretical framework in the "Conceptual Framework" section (if applicable).

Question 20

When researchers write the "Discussion" section of a study report,what aspect of their research should they use to evaluate the findings?

Accepted Answer

The "Discussion" section often evaluates findings in the context of the theoretical framework, as it helps interpret the results and understand their implications in relation to existing theories and literature.

Quiz 17: Presenting the Findings