Author Question: A master's student decides to conduct a pilot study in order to help with which of the following? ... (Read 59 times)

altibaby · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

A master's student decides to conduct a pilot study in order to help with which of the following? (Select all that apply.)

a. Assess working nurses' responses to having a researcher collect data in the middle of their unit.
b. Re-evaluate the actual expenditure of the researcher's time for each subject consented and studied.
c. Allow potential subjects to sample research participation before they fully commit.
d. Apply for Human Subjects permission to perform the actual study.
e. Determine whether the research side has enough research subjects who are interested in participating in the research.

Question 2

A master's student does not know how to choose a research problem. She has been off work for the past two years. What sources can she use in order to identify a researchable nursing problem?

Her work area used to be trauma nursing, but she does not wish to perform research in this area. By using which of the following sources can she identify a nursing research problem? (Select all that apply.)
a. Talking with nurse friends about questions that have arisen in their work areas
b. Talking with other master's students about ideas for study
c. Reading professional research journals
d. Depending on her instructors to provide a research problem for her
e. National Institutes for Nursing Research priorities

ririgirl15 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
A pilot study is commonly defined as a smaller version of a proposed study conducted to refine the methodology. It is developed much like the proposed study, using similar subjects, the same setting, the same treatment, and the same data collection and analysis techniques. As the research problem and purpose increase in clarity and conciseness, the researcher has greater direction in determining the feasibility of a study. 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. The purpose selected for investigation must be ethical, and Human Subjects permission must be obtained before even a pilot study is conducted. A pilot study is not used to allow potential subjects to sample participation before they commit: Human Subjects permission must be obtained before study participation.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, C, E
The major sources for nursing research problems include nursing practice; researcher and peer interactions; literature review; theories; and research priorities identified by individuals, specialty groups, professional organizations, and funding agencies.