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Nursing Research Quiz - 25

Research Designs

1. Which of the following classification of research designs is based on the dimension of control over independent variables?

A. Structured and flexible

B. Cross-sectional and longitudinal

C. Retrospective and prospective

D. Experimental/quasi experimental and non-experimental

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2. A type of longitudinal study in which data are collected from the same people at two or more points in time:

A. Case control study

B. Panel study

C. Prospective study

D. Retrospective study

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3. The process in which each participant has an equal and known probability of being assigned to either the control or the experimental group is:

A. Randomization

B. Manipulation

C. Research control

D.Validation

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4. The the primary objective of experimental methodology is:

A. Ensure external validity

B. Improve internal validity

C. To eliminate type I error

D. To reduce ethical problems

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5. A characteristic features of quasi-experimental design are all, EXCEPT:

A. Experimental and control groups may be nonequivalent

B. Less powerful than true-experimental design

C. Limited confidence in the internal validity of the study

D. Random assignment of units to comparison groups

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6. Repeated-measures design is also known as:

A. Crossover design

B. Solomon four-group design

C. Time series design

D. With-in subjects design

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7. The process of maneuvering the independent variable so that its effect on the dependent variable can be observed is:


A. Deductive Reasoning

B. Delimitation

C. Manipulation

D. Meta-analysis

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Answer Key
1. D 2. B 3. A 4. B 5. D
6. A 7. C      
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