CNE Research Methods & Evidence-Based Practice 3

Question 1

A nurse educator wants to explore the lived experience of new graduate nurses transitioning to practice. Which qualitative methodology is BEST suited?

Accepted Answer

Phenomenology

Answer

Phenomenology focuses on exploring and describing the lived experience of participants, making it ideal for understanding subjective transition experiences.

Question 2

In evidence-based practice, which action follows the step of 'asking a clinical question'?

Accepted Answer

Acquiring the evidence

Answer

After formulating a clinical question, the next EBP step is acquiring (searching for) the best available evidence in the literature.

Question 3

What is the MAIN advantage of using a Likert scale in nursing education research surveys?

Accepted Answer

It allows measurement of attitudes along a continuum

Answer

Likert scales capture degree of agreement or disagreement along a continuum, allowing nuanced measurement of attitudes and opinions.

Question 4

A nurse educator is evaluating a study for Level of Evidence. Where does 'expert opinion without explicit critical appraisal' fall on the hierarchy?

Accepted Answer

Level V or VI — lower evidence

Answer

Expert opinion without systematic review or empirical evidence is typically placed at the lowest levels (V or VI) of most evidence hierarchies.

Question 5

Which statistical test is MOST appropriate when comparing pre- and post-test scores from the same group of nursing students?

Accepted Answer

Paired samples t-test

Answer

A paired samples t-test compares two related measurements from the same subjects, controlling for individual variability.

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CNE Research Methods & Evidence-Based Practice 3