When researchers write the Discussion section of a study, which ...

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When researchers write the Discussion section of a study, which section of the report is used to evaluate the findings?
 
  a. Method
  b. Introduction
  c. Theoretical framework
  d. Data analysis

Question 2

The nurse researcher questions the strength, quality, and consistency of the evidence provided by the findings. This is described in which part of the discussion section?
 
  a. Inferences
  b. Summary
  c. Limitations
  d. Recommendations

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C

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A Investigators return to the theoretical framework to assess whether the findings support, extend, or counter it.
B Investigators return to the theoretical framework to assess whether the findings support, extend, or counter it.
C Investigators return to the theoretical framework to assess whether the findings support, extend, or counter it.
D Investigators return to the theoretical framework, not the data analysis section, to determine the fit of the findings with previously described theory.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D

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A Inferences are made when interpreting statistical test results.
B Summary statements are made in another part of the discussion section.
C Limitations are addressed by examining the weaknesses of a study and are often attributable to instruments, analysis, and sampling.
D These questions help with the identification of the recommendations part of the discussion section.

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