A study framework reflects the:
a. blueprint for the study.
b. data analysis strategy.
c. researcher's "theory" or idea about the study.
d. specific plan for data collection.
ANS: C
When an idea for a study first emerges, the researcher has a "theory" about what the study outcomes will be and why. As a researcher develops a plan for conducting a study, the theory on which the study is based is expressed as the study framework.
The research design is the blueprint for the study. When an idea for a study first emerges, the researcher has a "theory" about what the study outcomes will be and why. As a researcher develops a plan for conducting a study, the theory on which the study is based is expressed as the study framework.
Data analysis is planned ahead of time through the research design. When an idea for a study first emerges, the researcher has a "theory" about what the study outcomes will be and why. As a researcher develops a plan for conducting a study, the theory on which the study is based is expressed as the study framework.
The specific plan for data collection is mapped out in the methodology section. The correct answer is "researcher's ‘theory' or idea about the study." When an idea for a study first emerges, the researcher has a "theory" about what the study outcomes will be and why. As a researcher develops a plan for conducting a study, the theory on which the study is based is expressed as the study framework.
You might also like to view...
The nurse is caring for a client who is admitted to the hospital with a diagnosis of pneumonia. The client is on a monitor, and vital signs are recorded from the monitor in order to leave the client undisturbed during the night
The nurse observes that blood pressure, heart rate, and respirations are below baseline for this client. Based on this data, which conclusion by the nurse regarding the changes in vital signs is the most appropriate? A) The client is about to have a cardiac arrest. B) The client is in stage IV of NREM sleep. C) The client's metabolic rate has increased. D) The client is in stage II of NREM sleep.
The interdisciplinary health care team meets 12 hours after a teenage client was admitted after a
suicide attempt. Members of the team report assessments. What other outcome can be expected from this meeting? a. A clinical pathway will be selected. b. The nurse will assume the surrogate mother role. c. The team will request a court-appointed advocate for the client. d. Assessment of client need for placement outside the home will be undertaken.
What symptoms would a client with a somatoform disorder complain of? (Mark all that apply.)
A) At least two gastrointestinal symptoms B) Severe headaches and visual problems C) Pain in at least four different locations D) A sexual or reproductive problem E) Flatus and diarrhea
A newly diagnosed diabetic client is crying and says "I can't learn to live with this. It's overwhelming and people with diabetes get their feet cut off and just die!" The best response by the nurse is
a. "I know you are upset, but try to think about learning to cope with this." b. "Think of your children; they need you to learn to control your disease." c. "When you're ready, I can teach you to make good decisions about diabetes." d. "Would you like to have a social worker or chaplain come visit you?"