Which statement regarding the written expression of findings should the nurse researcher follow when preparing the discussion of findings section of a research report?
1. The discussion of findings is subjective, whereas the presentation of findings is objective.
2. New literature sources not previously described in the review of literature are used to support the nurse researcher's discussion of findings.
3. In the discussion section of the findings, the nurse researcher focuses on findings that are in agreement with previous research.
4. Nurse researchers are obliged to emphasize the weaknesses and problems of the study to the reader.
Question 2
The nurse researcher has decided to use a table to report data in a research report. What should the nurse consider when constructing this table? Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. All the tables should be placed at the end of the report in an appendix section.
2. Include the test being reported in the title of the table.
3. Round all numerical entries to the same number of decimal places.
4. If the researcher provides a clear table, it is not necessary to discuss the findings in the narrative portion of the report.
5. If the researcher does not have information to place in a table cell, it should be left blank.
Comparison of Research Studies Exploring Nurse Caring Behaviors
Subtle Differences in Written Words
Expression of Affection (1 of 2)
Expression of Affection (2 of 2)
An athlete facial expression after winning a gold medal
Expression of Affection