Chapter 05: Research Problems, Purposes, and Hypotheses

Chapter 05: Research Problems, Purposes, and Hypotheses

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE

 

1. The most important initial step when developing a research study is to:

a.	develop the problem statement.
b.	explore the background for the research problem.
c.	identify the research problem.
d.	state the research purpose.

 

 

ANS:  C

 

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A	The problem statement is written after the research problem has been identified.
B	The background for the research problem is written to identify what is known about the research problem.
C	The problem provides the basis for developing the research purpose and identifies gaps in knowledge needed for nursing practice.
D	The research purpose derives from the research problem and identifies specific goals for the study.

 

 

PTS:   1                    DIF:    Cognitive level: Applying (Application)

REF:   p. 131

 

2. A nursing researcher determines that there is little information about the use of complementary practices in treating obesity. This represents the research:

a.	design.
b.	problem.
c.	purpose.
d.	significance.

 

 

ANS:  B

 

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A	The research design is the type of study that will be conducted to study the research problem.
B	The problem provides the basis for developing the research purpose and identifies gaps in knowledge needed for nursing practice.
C	The research purpose derives from the research problem and identifies specific goals for the study.
D	The problem statement is written after the research problem has been identified. The significance for the research identifies how important the knowledge is to the discipline.

 

 

PTS:   1                    DIF:    Cognitive level: Applying (Application)

REF:   pp. 131-132

 

3. When writing a proposal for a research study, the researcher includes a problem statement that serves to:

a.	define the specific focus of a study.
b.	describe what is known about the research problem.
c.	identify a gap in knowledge needed for practice.
d.	indicate the importance of the problem to nursing.

 

 

ANS:  C

 

	Feedback
A	The research purpose derives from the research problem and identifies specific goals for the study.
B	The problem background identifies what is already known about the topic. The problem statement is written after the research problem has been identified.
C	The problem provides the basis for developing the research purpose and identifies gaps in knowledge needed for nursing practice.
D	The significance for the research identifies how important the knowledge is to the discipline.

 

 

PTS:   1                    DIF:    Cognitive level: Applying (Application)

REF:   pp. 131-132

 

4. In a research proposal, the researcher states that the proposed study will explore children’s feelings about chemotherapy side effects. This statement describes the:

a.	problem background.
b.	problem significance.
c.	research problem.
d.	research purpose.

 

 

ANS:  D

 

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A	The problem background identifies what is already known about the topic. The problem statement is written after the research problem has been identified.
B	The significance of the research identifies how important the knowledge is to the discipline.
C	The problem provides the basis for developing the research purpose and identifies gaps in knowledge needed for nursing practice.
D	The research purpose derives from the research problem and identifies specific goals for the study.

 

 

PTS:   1                    DIF:    Cognitive level: Applying (Application)

REF:   pp. 131-132

 

5. Which is included in a statement of a research study purpose?

a.	A description of gaps in knowledge about the research problem.
b.	A discussion of the significance of the research problem.
c.	A review of what is known about the research problem.
d.	A statement about how the research problem will be studied.

 

 

ANS:  D

 

	Feedback
A	The problem provides the basis for developing the research purpose and identifies gaps in knowledge needed for nursing practice.
B	The significance for the research identifies how important the knowledge is to the discipline.
C	The problem background identifies what is already known about the topic. The problem statement is written after the research problem has been identified.
D	The research purpose derives from the research problem and identifies specific goals for the study.

 

 

PTS:   1                    DIF:    Cognitive level: Applying (Application)

REF:   pp. 131-132