Nursing 2250A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 4: Research Question, Dependent And Independent Variables, Testability
15 Jan 2017
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Final research question usually does not appear in the research article unless the study is qualitative rather than quantitative. Research questions should indicate that practical experience, critical appraisal of the scientific literature, or interest in an untested theory was the basis for the generation of a research idea. A well-developed research question guides a focused search for scientific evidence about assessing, diagnosing, treating, or assisting patients with understanding their prognosis regarding a specific health problem. Qualitative and quantitative researchers conduct literature reviews differently: qualitative researchers: The value of the literature review is controversial many researchers believe that an extensive literature review causes investigators to develop biases or beliefs that limit their openness to exploring the phenomenon under study: quantitative researchers: Begin their study with an extensive review of the literature on their research questions. Research question should have the potential to contribute to and extend the scientific body of nursing knowledge.
