Qualitative Research
Quantitative Research
Study Designs
Evidence-Based Practice (EBP)
Research Terminology
100

This type of research focuses on understanding experiences from the participant’s perspective.

What is qualitative research?

100

This type of research uses statistics to examine relationships among variables.

What is correlational research?

100

This study design involves no intervention by the researcher

What are descriptive and correlational studies?

100

EBP combines best evidence, clinical expertise, and this patient-centered factor.

What are patient values and needs?

100

The consistency of study findings over time refers to this concept.

What is reliability?

200

A study describing hunger based on residents’ descriptions exemplifies this type of research.

What is qualitative research?

200

This level of measurement is the lowest form of measurement.

What is nominal?


200

A study examining patient satisfaction in an outpatient clinic would use this design.

What is outcomes research?

200

This QSEN competency emphasizes using evidence to guide clinical decisions.

What is evidence-based practice?

200

The degree to which findings are considered trustworthy in qualitative research.

What is rigor?

300

This qualitative approach explores lived experiences over time.

What is phenomenological research?

300

This type of research seeks to examine causal relationships without manipulating variables.

What is quasi-experimental research?

300

This research aims to develop theory based on data collected.

What is grounded theory research?

300

Qualitative research contributes to EBP by doing this.

What is providing insight into human experiences and behaviors?

300

This type of interview uses fixed questions with open responses.

What is a semi-structured interview?

400

This qualitative method is used to describe and interpret culture and cultural behavior.

What is ethnographic research?

400

Statistical tests are characteristic of this type of research.

What is quantitative research?

400

A study conducted without manipulating the environment is said to occur in this type of setting.

What is a natural setting?

400

Reviewing literature before a study helps the researcher do this.

What is identify what is known and unknown?

400

Findings from qualitative studies add to nursing knowledge by doing this.

What is revealing meanings used to develop theory?

500

Writing down biases and preconceptions before data collection is known as this.

What is bracketing?

500

This research design involves manipulation of variables under controlled conditions.

What is experimental research?

500

This type of review provides the most precise estimates of treatment effects.

What is a meta-analysis?

500

This role is expected of a BSN-prepared nurse related to research.

What is appraising studies and implementing evidence-based guidelines?

500

This portion of the research report describes the study design and procedures.

What is the methodology section?