What is the relationship between a research topic and a research problem?
a. The purpose is the most general statement; the research topic is the most specific to the research itself.
b. Research topics contain numerous potential research problems, and each problem provides the basis for developing many purposes.
c. The research topic and the research problem are identical.
d. The research topic specifies setting and population, but the problem does not.
ANS: A
Research topics are concepts, phenomena of interest, or broad problem areas that researchers can focus on to enhance evidence-based nursing. Research topics contain numerous potential research problems, and each problem provides the basis for developing many purposes. Thus, the identification of a relevant research topic and a challenging, significant problem can facilitate the development of numerous study purposes to direct a lifetime program of research.
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