Research Methods & Evidence-Based Practice Flashcards
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A nurse educator wants to explore the lived experience of new graduate nurses transitioning to practice. Which qualitative methodology is BEST suited?
Answer: Phenomenology
Phenomenology focuses on exploring and describing the lived experience of participants, making it ideal for understanding subjective transition experiences.
In evidence-based practice, which action follows the step of 'asking a clinical question'?
Answer: Acquiring the evidence
After formulating a clinical question, the next EBP step is acquiring (searching for) the best available evidence in the literature.
What is the MAIN advantage of using a Likert scale in nursing education research surveys?
Answer: It allows measurement of attitudes along a continuum
Likert scales capture degree of agreement or disagreement along a continuum, allowing nuanced measurement of attitudes and opinions.
A nurse educator is evaluating a study for Level of Evidence. Where does 'expert opinion without explicit critical appraisal' fall on the hierarchy?
Answer: Level V or VI — lower evidence
Expert opinion without systematic review or empirical evidence is typically placed at the lowest levels (V or VI) of most evidence hierarchies.
Which statistical test is MOST appropriate when comparing pre- and post-test scores from the same group of nursing students?
Answer: Paired samples t-test
A paired samples t-test compares two related measurements from the same subjects, controlling for individual variability.
A nurse educator reads a study with an internal consistency reliability coefficient (Cronbach's alpha) of 0.62 for a new instrument. How should this be interpreted?
Answer: Questionable reliability; improvement may be needed
Cronbach's alpha below 0.70 is generally considered questionable reliability, suggesting the instrument items may not consistently measure the same construct.
When a researcher uses 'member checking' in qualitative research, the PRIMARY goal is to:
Answer: Verify the accuracy of interpretations with participants
Member checking involves sharing findings or interpretations with participants to confirm that the researcher's analysis accurately reflects their experiences.