What is applied research? (Select all that apply.) a. Research ...

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What is applied research? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Research that has been applied in the past to practice
  b. Research directly useful in clinical practice
  c. Research usually conducted in the setting in which it will be applied
  d. Research that is conducted with paid volunteers
  e. Research conducted to generate knowledge that will directly and indirectly influence or improve clinical practice

Question 2

A researcher performs a study of how many nurses are assigned to a nursing floor on the basis of total square feet of the unit, correlating this with injury, fatigue, patient assignment, patient acuity, and length of employment.
 
  Which of the following are true regarding the type of quantitative data analysis used by the researcher? (Select all that apply.)
  a. The type of quantitative data analysis guides the study objectives and hypotheses.
  b. The type of quantitative data analysis is determined by the level of measurement of data.
  c. The type of quantitative data analysis determines the research design.
  d. The type of quantitative data analysis should include some sort of numerical analysis.
  e. The kind of data that will be collected is determined by the type of analysis chosen.

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B, C, E
Basic, or pure, research is a scientific investigation that involves the pursuit of knowledge for knowledge's sake, or for the pleasure of learning and finding truth. The purpose of basic research is to generate and refine theory and build constructs; thus, the findings are frequently not directly useful in practice. Applied, or practical, research is a scientific investigation conducted to generate knowledge that will directly influence or improve clinical practice. The purpose of applied research is to solve problems, to make decisions, or to predict or control outcomes in real-life practice situations.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B, D
Planning data analysis is the final step before the study is implemented. The analysis plan is based on (1) the research objectives, questions, or hypotheses; (2) the data to be collected; (3) research design; (4) researchers' expertise; and (5) availability of computer resources. Several statistical analysis techniques are available to describe the sample, examine relationships, or determine significant differences within studies. Most researchers consult a statistician for assistance in developing an analysis plan.