After defining the key terms of a new study, the researcher is ...

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After defining the key terms of a new study, the researcher is thinking about writing operational definitions. What should the researcher consider about these terms? Standard Text: Select all that apply.
 
  1. Because key terms have been defined, operational definitions are not necessary.
  2. Key terms are usually the same as operational definitions.
  3. Operational definitions are necessary to indicate what was observable about study variables.
  4. Measurability is a key feature of operational definitions.
  5. It is important that operational definitions reflect the theoretical framework.

Question 2

How should the nurse proceed when critiquing a nursing research study report?
 
  1. Ask a physician colleague's opinion of the study.
  2. Read the abstract first and then the conclusions.
  3. Read through the entire report first and then concentrate on sections individually.
  4. Identify the most interesting portions of the study and read them first, saving the more difficulty sections for a later date.

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Answer to Question 1

3, 4
Rationale 1: Operational definitions are required even if key terms have already been defined.
Rationale 2: There is a difference between key term definitions and operational definitions.
Rationale 3: Operational definitions indicate what observable phenomena was associated with the study variables.
Rationale 4: Operational definitions are measureable.
Rationale 5: Key terms generally reflect the theoretical or conceptual framework.
Global Rationale:

Answer to Question 2

3
Rationale 1: The nurse is better suited for critiquing a nursing research study than is a physician.
Rationale 2: This is not the recommended plan for critiquing a study.
Rationale 3: The nurse should read the entire study, make an initial evaluation of the report, and then go back to each portion of the study in order.
Rationale 4: This is not the recommended plan for critiquing a study.
Global Rationale:

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