A nurse is analyzing a research article. Where in the article is the nurse likely to find the research question and study purpose?
a. Introduction
b. Data analysis
c. Findings
d. Data collection
ANS: A
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A The research question and study purpose is generally found early in the report: in the abstract, the introduction, or at the end of the literature review or conceptual framework section.
B The research question and study purpose are defined before the data analysis section of the research article.
C The research question and study purpose are defined before the findings section of the research article.
D The research question and study purpose are defined before the data collection section of the research article.
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