What is the relationship among the research problem, the research ...

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What is the relationship among the research problem, the research purpose, and the research question? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. The purpose is but one of many purposes that can be generated from one particular problem statement.
  b. The problem statement is more focused and specific than is the purpose.
  c. The research purpose and the research question should address the same facet of the research problem.
  d. The problem, purpose, and question are all focused upon a specific gap in the knowledge base.
  e. Research can be conducted without a research question, but not without a research purpose.

Question 2

A researcher gains support of the medical staff, the nursing staff, and the nurse manager of a cardiothoracic ICU within a prestigious private hospital, aligned with a teaching institution.
 
  A research proposal, concerning ambulation patterns after bypass surgery, is approved by the Human Subjects Committee. Federal funding is obtained. Just before data collection is to begin, the hospital is sold to a large university with a medical school, the nurse manager is replaced with a manger from another hospital in the corporation, and there is a 30 staff turnover. Choose the factors that are real concerns and could impact feasibility. (Select all that apply.)
  a. Most of the newly hired nurses are BSNs and newly graduated.
  b. The new manager grudgingly allows the research to proceed but makes it clear that she will not support subsequent research until the unit is more stable.
  c. Fewer patients come to this hospital now for bypass surgery, going instead to its sister hospital across town.
  d. Two of the research assistants, who were already trained, take jobs elsewhere.
  e. Staff nurses dislike the new manager and miss the old one.

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, C, D
A research problem is an area of concern where there is a gap in the knowledge based needed for nursing practice. A research problem includes significance, background, and a problem statement. The problem statement identifies the specific gap in the knowledge needed for practice. The research purpose is a clear, concise statement of the specific goal or aim of the study that is generated from the research problem, so the purpose is usually identified after the research purpose is identified. Consequently, more than one purpose can emanate from a given problem statement. Based on the research purpose, specific research objectives, questions, or hypotheses are developed to direct the study.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B, C, D
The feasibility of a study is determined by examining the time and money commitment; the researcher's expertise; availability of subjects, facility, and equipment; cooperation of others; and the study's ethical considerations. A study might appear feasible but, without the cooperation of others, it is not. However, most nursing studies involve human subjects and are conducted in hospitals, clinics, schools, offices, or homes. Having the cooperation of people in the research setting, the subjects, and the research assistants involved in data collection is essential. People are frequently willing to cooperate with a study if they view the problem and purpose as significant or if they are personally interested.