EBP Week 2: Basic Principles of Research

Flashcards for EBP Week 2: Basic Principles of Research

BSN Research Competencies

Read and critically appraise studies. Use best evidence with guidance. Assist with problem identification and data collection.

MSN Research Competencies

Critically appraise and synthesize studies to develop protocols, clinical algorithms, and policies. Collaborate in research projects and provide clinical expertise for research.

DNP Research Competencies

Participate in EBP guideline development. Develop, implement, evaluate, and revise protocols, policies, and EBP guidelines. Conduct clinical trials in conjunction with nurse researchers.

PhD Research Competencies

Assume major scientific role in conducting research to generate empirical knowledge. Obtain research funding and lead research teams.

What are the two types of research?

Quantitative and qualitative

• descriptive

• Relational

• Quasiexperimental

• Experimental

Quantitative research

• Phenomenological

• Grounded theory research

• Ethnographic

• Exploratory descriptive

Qualitative research

Descriptive Research

Accurate account of characteristics of individuals, groups, epidemics, or contexts. Useful in early investigations of a phenomenon.

Correlational Research

Systematic investigation of relationships between variables.

Quasi-experimental Research

Examines causal relationships and why certain events happen; no randomization.

Experimental Research

Systematic controlled investigation performed to predict and control the phenomena via randomization to groups.

R= .20 or r=.65 Which Relationship strength is higher

R=.65

In the quantitative research pyramid, which category has the most control

Experimental, 1

In the quantitative research pyramid what has the second most control?

Quasi experimental, 2

What is number three on the quantitative data research pyramid

Correlational

What is number four on the quantitative data research pyramid?

Descriptive

What type of data describes concepts and corresponding variables such as medication, duration or symptoms and examines relationships between those variables and may determine impact of intervention and relevant outcomes

Quantitative research

• Study

• Review of literature

• Study population and sampling

• Variables

• Measurement

• Error

• Hypothesis testing

Key considerations for research

What consideration of research states and expectation of what will be uncovered a predicted answer to the research question

Study

What consideration for research examines existing knowledge about phenomenon of interest

review of literature

What can considerations for research? Include validity and reliability

Measurement

What consideration For research includes bias

Error

The entirety of a group of people

Population

Nominal, ordinal, interval and ratio are used to do what with data

Measure

• City of birth

• Ethnicity

• Car brands

• Martial status at a given time

Nominal data

• top five Olympic medalist

• Language ability

• Liker-t type

Ordinal data

• IQ scores

• Personality inventory

• Temperature in Fahrenheit or Celsius

Interval data

• Height

• Age

• Weight

• Temperature in Kelvin

Ratio data