NURSING RESEARCH 1 MIDTERM QUIZ

Which part of Chapter I serves as the "narrative hook" to attract the reader's interest?

• Theoretical Background

• Conceptual Framework

• Rationale

• Statement of the Problem

In writing the rationale, the discussion of issues should be arranged from:

• Local to global

• Global to local

• Regional to global

• Micro to macro

Which section provides the justification for conducting the study and states its purpose?

• Scope and Limitations

• Rationale

• Hypotheses

• Definition of Terms

In the Conceptual Framework using TIPO format, the “Process” part refers to:

• Possible results of the study

• Steps needed to implement the research

• Restatement of research problems in declarative form

• Summary of theories used

A hypothesis stated in affirmative form is called:

• Null hypothesis

• Alternative (operational) hypothesis

• Statistical hypothesis

• Descriptive hypothesis

Which section explains to whom and how the results will be beneficial?

• Significance of the Study

• Scope and Limitations

• Rationale

• Conceptual Framework

Which is NOT a guideline in writing the Scope and Limitations?

• Include the locale of the study

• State the period of the study

• Provide an alphabetical list of key terms

• Describe the topics studied

In the Definition of Terms, operational definition refers to:

• Definition as stated in a dictionary

• How a term is used and measured in the study

• A general meaning of the term

• A formal definition taken from literature

Which part of Chapter I includes the weaknesses of the study beyond the researcher’s control?

• Statement of the Problem

• Scope and Limitations

• Rationale

• Significance of the Study

Which of the following is a correct example of a null hypothesis?

• There is a significant relationship between stress level and academic performance.

• There is no significant relationship between stress level and academic performance.

• The higher the stress level, the lower the academic performance.

• Stress affects academic performance of students.