Bennett
Mark, Hughes & Jones
Pedhazur & Schmelkin
Polit & Beck
100

Explains the 'why' between independent and dependent variables

What is a mediator variable?

100
Two major constructs used in this article to demonstrate the problems with not having a strong theory to guide research

What is nurse staffing and patient outcomes?

100

Rejecting the null hypothesis when you should have accepted it

What is a type 1 error?

100

Statement that summarizes the overall study goal. Identify key concepts or variables as well as the population. 

What is a statement of purpose? (purpose statement)

200

An independent third variable 

What is a moderator variable?

200

Variable that explains the mechanism of action that produces the observed relationship between two variables.

What is a mediator?

200

The authors caution about misinterpretation and over reliance on this specific value?

What is a p-value?

200

clinical experience, patient involvement, quality improvement efforts, previous literature, social issues, external sources, inspiration from own findings are examples of...

What are Sources of Research Problems?

300

A third variable which arises “between” the independent and dependent variable

What is a mediator variable?

300

Variables that contribute to theory development by specifying factors that affect the direction and magnitude of the relationship between two variables.

What is a moderator?

300

Accepting the null when you should have rejected it? 

What is a type 2 error?

300

Statement of predicted relationships between two or more variables

What is a hypothesis?

400

Can affect the magnitude and direction of the relationship between independent and dependent variable

What is a moderator variable?

400

Theory used in this article to demonstrate the value of identifying mediator variables

What is the Leader-Member Exchange Theory (LMX)?

400

The magnitude of correlation and the difference between means are examples of this

What is effect size?

400
Older patients are more likely to fall than younger patients

What is a directional hypothesis?

500

Association between independent and dependent variables are a result of the "level" of this third variable?

What is a moderator?

500

It is only through a clear understanding of the _____ and ___ of relationships, that innovative policies and management practices can be systematically developed, methodologically implemented, and rigorously evaluated.

What is HOW and WHY?

500

Four aspects - effect size, type 1 error, type 2 error, sample size - comprise of this alternative approach to hypothesis testing?

What is a decision based strategy?

500

General template for creating quantitative research questions and hypotheses

What is PICO?