UTA NURS 3321-600. Module 2: Knowledge Check 2c

Question 1

UTA NURS 3321-600. Module 2: Knowledge Check 2c. What motivates a research problem?

• The availability of funding
• The expertise of the researcher
• The significance statement
• Something that is not known

Question 2

What is the significance of a testable hypothesis?

• It allows researchers to determine if the evidence supports or does not support the hypothesis
• It ensures the study is funded
• It justifies the relevance of the research problem
• It provides a clear statement of the study’s focus

Question 3

What is a conceptual definition?

• A definition that specifies how to measure a variable
• A definition that describes the sample
• A definition that controls for extraneous variables
• A definition that explains what a variable is in understandable terms

Question 4

What is the difference between academic and clinical journals?

• Academic journals are for practicing nurses, while clinical journals are for an academic audience
• Academic journals are peer-reviewed, while clinical journals are not
• Academic journals are directed toward an academic audience, while clinical journals are for practicing nurses
• Academic journals are standalone works, while clinical journals are part of a larger whole

Question 5

What should be included in the summary of a literature review?

• A list of all sources related to a topic
• A clear and concise summary of what’s known and identifying gaps in knowledge
• A detailed description of the methodology
• A list of figures and tables

Question 6

What is the purpose of a theoretical framework in a literature review?

• To list all sources related to a topic
• To provide a general overview of a topic
• To highlight the most important pieces of theory related to the study
• To describe the methodology of a study

Question 7

What is the difference between concepts and variables? UTA NURS 3321-600. Module 2: Knowledge Check 2c

• Concepts are concrete, while variables are abstract
• Concepts are abstract, while variables are concrete
• Concepts are directly perceptible, while variables are not
• Concepts are dictionary definitions, while variables are operational definitions

Question 8

What should you look for to identify theoretical frameworks in research articles?

• Sections labeled “Framework”
• Schematic designs and figures
• Conceptual definitions and discussions of theory
• All of the above

Question 9

What is the significance of scientific theories, principles, and laws in research?

• They provide a general overview of a topic
• They explain why the researcher thinks the variables under study are linked
• They list all sources related to a topic
• They describe the methodology of a study

Question 10

What should you do if the theory itself doesn’t involve a specific concept like burnout?

• Ignore the concept
• Discard the article
• Take the provided definitions at face value
• Rewrite the definitions

Question 11

What is probabilistic causality?

• A relationship where one thing increases the likelihood of another occurring
• A relationship where one thing always causes another
• A relationship where multiple factors contribute to an outcome
• A relationship where one thing never causes another

Question 12

What is an example of an extraneous variable affecting internal validity?

• Sample size
• Measurement scale
• Order of presentation in a taste test
• Statistical methods

Question 13

What is trend analysis in descriptive research?

• Comparing different groups
• Measuring at one point in time
• Observing changes over several years
• Conducting experiments

Question 14

What is model testing in correlational designs?

• Conducting experiments
• Using structural equation modeling to test causal models (Correct)
• Describing relationships
• Reducing sample size

Question 15

What is the purpose of blinding in experimental research?

• To increase sample size
• To enhance measurement validity UTA NURS 3321-600. Module 2: Knowledge Check 2c
• To reduce bias
• To generalize findings

Question 16

Be sure to show the front and back of your memory aid at this time. (This question does not count for points but is important for academic integrity).

• I have shown my memory aid or I did not use one.
• I have not shown my memory aid (wrong answer).