Nursing Research and Informatics
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MidAmerica Nazarene University
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School of Nursing and Health Science
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RN-BSN Program
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NURS 4703: Nursing Research/Informatics
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Take-home Quiz #1 – Due January 23, 8:00 am
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Section I: Paradigms Each of the statements below is characteristic of which of the following? A. Positivist paradigm B. Naturalist paradigm C. Neither paradigm D. Both paradigms ____ 1. Assumes there is a reality that can be objectively studied and discovered. ____ 2. Researchers strive for objectivity while doing their study. ____ 3. Researchers believe that people construct their own reality, and the researcher’s task is to discover that reality. ____ 4. Used to form research questions to be studied. ____ 5. Most qualitative studies are based on this paradigm. ____ 6. Forms a basis for the collection of knowledge by nurse researchers. ____ 7. Searches for truth via deductive thinking. ____ 8. Research based on this paradigm is not limited by ethical principles. ____ 9. Relies on the ability to control the research situation while studying specific ideas. ____ 10. Embraces a holistic approach to research. ____ 11. The findings are influenced by the researcher. -------------------------------------------------
Section II: Basic vs. Applied Research Write A or B in the blanks below to indicate whether each of the following research questions is associated with an APPLIED research study (A) or a BASIC research study (B): ____ 12. Does massage alleviate pain in cancer
MidAmerica Nazarene University
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School of Nursing and Health Science
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RN-BSN Program
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NURS 4703: Nursing Research/Informatics
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Take-home Quiz #1 – Due January 23, 8:00 am
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Section I: Paradigms Each of the statements below is characteristic of which of the following? A. Positivist paradigm B. Naturalist paradigm C. Neither paradigm D. Both paradigms ____ 1. Assumes there is a reality that can be objectively studied and discovered. ____ 2. Researchers strive for objectivity while doing their study. ____ 3. Researchers believe that people construct their own reality, and the researcher’s task is to discover that reality. ____ 4. Used to form research questions to be studied. ____ 5. Most qualitative studies are based on this paradigm. ____ 6. Forms a basis for the collection of knowledge by nurse researchers. ____ 7. Searches for truth via deductive thinking. ____ 8. Research based on this paradigm is not limited by ethical principles. ____ 9. Relies on the ability to control the research situation while studying specific ideas. ____ 10. Embraces a holistic approach to research. ____ 11. The findings are influenced by the researcher. -------------------------------------------------
Section II: Basic vs. Applied Research Write A or B in the blanks below to indicate whether each of the following research questions is associated with an APPLIED research study (A) or a BASIC research study (B): ____ 12. Does massage alleviate pain in cancer