RESEARCH REVISION QUESTIONS

1. An operational definition requires that;

a) Data always be useful
b) Procedures are followed exactly
c) Variable are correctly manipulated
d) Predictions be made rest able

2. The statistical analysis of the data in which there is real difference between the groups is
termed as;
a) A significant outcome
b) Replication
c) A meta – analysis
d) Correlation

3. A participant’s interpretation of what behaviours or responses are expected in a n experience

is called;
a) The placebo effect
b) Experimenter expectation
c) Participant expectation
d) Treatment condition

4. In experimental research design where the research knows the participants receiving the
active element and those who are not is called;
a) Placebo technique
b) Single blind technique
c) In loco parentis technique
d) Double blind technique
5. Research which involves randomization and manipulation of variables is called:
a) True experiment
b) A case study
c) A survey study
d) Quasi experiment
6. Sampling method in which all the entities have equal change of participation in a research is
called;
a) Quota sampling
b) Probability sampling
c) Random sampling
d) Cluster sampling

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7. The control group in clinical trials receives;
a) Active treatment
b) Placebo
c) Active treatment and placebo
d) Palliative treatment and placebo

8. A small version of proposed study conducted to refine the methodology is known as:
A. Research
B. Data collection
C. Pilot study
D. Questionnaire
9. The following are main types of variables
A. Independent, dependent and extraneous
B. Extraneous, demographic and politic
C. Independent, politic and dependent
D. Political demographic only
10. Research findings can be presented in the following way
A. tables, pie- charts and drawings
B. pie- charts, histograms and frequencies
C. tables, pie-charts and numbers
D. histograms, frequencies and lines

11. all materials that a researcher has referred to or quoted in study and normally at the end of
study is known as:
A. quotation
B. problems
C. reference
D. questionnaire
12. The date from qualitative research types is usually not collected through
a) Face to face interview
b) Structured questionnaires
c) Focus group discussion
d) Observation which is either participant or non participant
13. Research which involves randomization and manipulation of variables is called
a) True experimental
b) A case study
c) A survey study
d) Quasi experimental
14. Which of the following designs would be the most appropriate in trying to determine if a
patient’s condition improved after using a new drug for depression?
a) Quasi experimental design
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 b) Ex post factors research
c) One group pre- test /post test design
d) Pre- test /post test control group design
15. The selection of groups of study units instead of the selection of the study units individually
is said to be
a) Probability sampling
b) Quota sampling
c) Cluster sampling
d) Random sampling
16. Plagiarism occurs if a researcher:
a) Quotes the exact word of another author and gives reference
b) Paraphrases a passage of another author and gives no reference
c) Uses materials or an idea based directly on the work of another person but give
reference.
d) Summarizes a passage by another author and states the publisher.
17. Research which involves randomization and manipulation of variables is called:
e) True experiment
f) A case study
g) A survey study
h) Quasi experiment
18. Inductive hypothesis refers to:
a) Generalization of concepts
b) Prediction of the way variables interact
c) Removal of unwanted concepts
d) Theory conceptualisation
19. The sampling method where research subjects recommend other interviewees is known as:
a) Random sampling
b) Stratified sampling
c) Snow balling
d) Convenient sampling.
20. Steps used in carrying out literature review in sequential order are:-
a) Go to the source, make a list of key words, and make an outline of the main
topic.
b) Familiarize with the library, make a list of key words and go to the source of the
literature.
c) Make an outline of key topics, go to the source of the literature and familiarize
with the library.
d) Familiarize with the library, summarize defences, and go to the source of the
literature.

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21. The statement of purpose in a research study should:
a) Identify the design of the study
b) Identify the intent or objective of the study
c) Specify the type of people to be used in the study.
d) Describe the study.
22. Scientific research begins with:
a) Formulating an explanation
b) Beginning the data collection exercise
c) Identifying the research questions
d) Confirming or disconfirming the hypothesis
23. Data obtained from books and journals is classified as:
a) Primary
b) Secondary
c) Tertiary
d) Quantitive
24. The following characteristics differentiate a true experiment from a quasi-experiment

include;

a) Manipulation of dependent variable, having control group, random assignment

b) Being reliable, having an experimental group, having a control group
c) Having a control group, randomization, manipulation of the independent variable
d) Having a control group, being conducted in a controlled environment, having a
experiment group

25. When research findings can be applied to the larger population is an indication of;

a) Internal validity
b) Study reliability
c) External validity
d) Study generalization

26. Test-retest reliability in research involves;

a) Two different measurements taken by different observers and then comparing them
b) Taking two sets of measurements of the same thing some time apart and comparing them
c) Recruiting participants randomly to the study project
d) Subjecting one study group to treatment and the other to placebo

27. A group whose members have specific common characteristics that you wish to investigate
in your research study is:

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 a) Study group
b) Population
c) Sample
d) Control group

28. The middle score in a range of scores is called the;

a) Central tendency
b) Mode
c) Median
d) mean
29. Hawthorne effect in research means;
a. People behave differently when they know they are being watched.
b. The researcher getting involved in the activities s/he is observing.
c. The researcher doing something/intervention to the subjects.
d. The ability to produce same results using same circumstances.

30. The main difference between an experiment and a quasi experiment is that, in quasi
experiment;
a. There is a control group
b. There is no randomization
c. There is no manipulation
d. There is a treatment group

31. The type of research where a group of subjects with similar qualities are studied over a
period of time is referred to as;
a. Action study
b. Cross sectional study
c. Cohort study
d. Correlational study

32. The following best defines a hypothesis;

a. Tentative statements of the expected relationships between variables.
b. Clear, concise, declarative statement expressed to direct the study.
c. An issue that requires solution

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 d. A measurable characteristic that assumes different values

33. The way people behave and believe can best be investigated using:-
a. Quantitative research design
b. Experimental design
c. Qualitative research design
d. Descriptive research design

34. Pilot studies are carried out to;

a. Give the researcher good experience, evaluate the procedure for data analysis.
b. Determine resources required for a study, to influenced policy change.
c. Evaluate the research assistants, answer the research questions
d. Determine the feasibility of the study, make recommendations to various
stakeholders.
35. Stating hypothesis in research involves;
a) Asking a question about what the researcher wants to know about the outcome of the
investigation
b) Making a broad statement about the research area and allowing participants to direct the
investigation
c) Asking people and reading literature to decide on the areas to be included in the
investigation
d) Making a statement of what the researcher thinks is going to be the outcome of the
investigation

36. The variable that can be controlled by the researcher is called the
a) Dependent variable
b) Extraneous variable
c) Independent variable
d) Outcome variable

37. If you participate in a research project as a part of the research team you;
a) Have the responsibility for being aware of relevant research guidelines and codes of
conduct
b) Do not have to concern yourself with ethical implications unless you are the principal
investigator
c) Can defer to other team senior members if questioned about the ethical integrity of the
research

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 d) Have the ethical responsibility of being aware only of your role and functions in the
project
38. Probability sampling has the advantage of
a) Being representative of the population
b) Allowing generalisation of the findings
c) Contributing to external validity
d) All of the above

39. The major means by which essential information is disseminated about a research project is
through research;
a) Article
b) Report
c) Proposal
d) Presentation
40. In quota sampling technique, the researcher:
a. Purposively selects subjects to fit the groups identified
b. Uses cases that have the required information with respect to the study objectives
c. Uses identified subjects to name others that they know have required
characteristics
d. Selects cases or subjects as they become available

41. An independent variable in research is the one that:

a) Influences other variables
b) Generates discrete data
c) Is manipulated by the researcher
d) Is unobservable but influences other variables

42. One of the disadvantages of closed ended questions is;

A. Construction of the questionnaire is time consuming
B. There is heavy recording burden for the interviewer
C. Quality of recording is dependent on the respondent
D. There is inconsistent dimensions of response across participation

43. Objectivity in research means

A. Assignment of numbers to events accurately
B. Use of measurement that provides different levels of responses
C. Use of facts without distortion by personal feelings
D. Translating concepts into observable measurable phenomenon

44. The application of the ethical principle in research that ensures no harm is done to research
participants is
A. Security
B. Non-maleficence

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 C. Justice
D. Beneficence
E.
45. Categorical variables include;
a. Taste, sex, weight
b. Weight, height, age
c. Heart beat, taste, HIV status
d. HIV status, Taste, Sex
46. Objects, events or individuals having common observable characteristics are referred to as;
a. Variables
b. Samples
c. Population
d. Cohort

47. The ability of an instrument to gather the data that it is intended to gather is called;
a. Correlation
b. Reliability
c. Validity
d. Objectivity

48. The initial and one of the most significant steps in conducting the research process is:
a. Defining the research variables.
b. Identifying the research problem.
c. Stating the research purpose.
d. Determining the feasibility of the study

49. The researchers expectation of how variables relate to each other is described by;
a. Problem statement
b. Justification
c. Research hypothesis
d. Broad objective
50. An experimental design is used primarily to:
a. Provide an overview of the range, size and characteristics of a group of variables
b. Find which variables have the strongest influence on another variable
c. Establish cause and effect relationships between variables
d. Provide an explanation for existing health problems in a particular population

51. The statement of significance in a research proposal should show;

a. The intentions for the study
b. The researchers’ details
c. Why the study is worthy doing

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 d. The summary of the proposal

52. Anonymity ensures that subjects or their responses:-

a. Will not be shared with anyone.
b. Cannot be identified by anyone.
c. Will be destroyed at the end of the study.
d. Will be kept under lock and key.

53. When conducting multiple interviews, the most effective method for collecting words is by:
a. Note-taking
b. Audiotaping
c. Photography
d. Videotaping

54. The body of the research report includes;

a. Abstract
b. References
c. Literature review
d. Appendices
55. The following is a biased sampling method:

a. Cluster
b. Quota
c. Stratified random
d. Systematic

56. The following is an advantage of close ended questions in a questionnaire

a. Easy to construct
b. Easy to administer
c. Responses are limited
d. Permit greater depth of response

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57. Qualitative research is interested in questions that involve:

A. Cause and effect relationships

B. Consciousness and subjectivity
C. Control and measurement
D. Generalization and prediction

58. The best literature in academic terms is a :

A. Recent book
B. Refereed journal article
C. Conference proceedings
D. Scientific publication
59. The initial and one of the most significant steps in conducting research is:-

a) Defining the research valuables

b) Identifying the research problems
c) Stating the research purpose
d) Determining the feasibility of the study

60. A research question:-

a. Examines the characteristics of a variable

b. States which variables are to be manipulates
c. Focuses on what relationship might exist among variables
d. Focus on the pattern for conducting the investigation

61. A sampling method where research subjects recommend other interviewers is also known
as:-

a. Random sampling
b. Stratified random sampling
c. Snowball sampling
d. Convenient sampling

62. Variables which can be expressed quantatively includes:

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 a. Occupation, Gender, Age
b. Colour, Gender, Height
c. Height, Occupation, Colour
d. Age, Height, weight

63. Primary data in research project refers to:

a. All the information researcher gathers for his/her study

b. Information a researcher obtains from the field
c. Information a researcher obtains from books
d. Any information a researcher may obtain from both books and field

64. The following were scores of the first ten (10) students in end of semester exam: 50, 60, 70,
55, 66, 60, 72, 60, 70, 75. Calculate the:-

i) Mode (1 mark)
ii) Mean (2 marks)

iii) Medium ( 1mark)

65. Probability sampling procedure includes:

a. Systematic, quota, random

b. Snowball, accidental, simple
c. Cluster, stratified, quota
d. Stratified, systematic, cluster

66. The current formula to determine the sampling interval in systematic sampling method is:-

a. Study population
Sample size

b. Sample frame
Study population

c. Sampling frame
Study population

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 d. Study population
Sampling frame

67. The agreement of the participant to take part in the research project after having been
thoroughly briefed about the project is

A. Human dignity
B. Full disclosure
C. Self determination
D. Informed consent
68. A research design that involves the collection of data at one point in time is;
a) Community diagnosis
b) Longitudinal
c) Cross-sectional
d) Descriptive

69. A researcher recruited the first 10 clients in the MCH queue into her study sample. This
sampling technique is referred to as;
a) Purposive
b) Snowball
c) Quota
d) Convenience

70. A clinical trial study that measures what it is supposed to measure is said to possess;
a) Reliability
b) Justification
c) Validity
d) Triangulation

71. Components of a research proposal include;

a) Abstract , justification, design

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 b) Abstract, results, literature review
c) Objectives, discussion, design
d) Literature review, objectives, discussion

72. Primary sources of literature include;

a) Textbooks, government reports
b) Textbooks, journal articles
c) Journal articles, theses reports
d) Conference presentations, internet
73. The way people behave and believe can best be investigated using;
a. Quantitative research design
b. Experimental design
c. Qualitative research design
d. Descriptive research design

74. Probability sampling methods include;

a. Cluster , quota , stratified
b. Convenience , cluster , snowballing
c. Snow balling, convenience, purposive
d. Cluster , stratified, systematic

75. Extraneous variables ;

a. Are variables within the environment that influence the research findings
b. Are variables within an individual
c. Are attributed to demographic data such as age and gender
d. Surface when the independent variable start operating

76. Control group in clinical trials receive;

a. Active treatment
b. Placebo
c. Active treatment and placebo
d. Palliative treatment and placebo

77. In data collection, the term reliability refers to;

a. Stability or repeatability of the data collected
b. Originality of the tools being used for data collection
c. The independence of the study investigators
d. The extent to which the study instruments collect what is intended.

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78. A survey study:-

a) Is a point of hypothesis generation

b) Yields quantative data
c) Gathers in-depth data
d) Applies to one person or a small group

79. Experimental methods of data collection include:-

a) Field experiments, simulations

b) Laboratory experiments, case study
c) Simulation, case study
d) Laboratory experiments, sample survey

80. Sampling error refers to:-

a) Faulty sampling
b) Errors that can be reduced by improving collection and complication techniques
c) The discrepancy between the sample size and sample characteristics
d) The discrepancy between sample and population characteristics
81. The following are probability sampling methods;

a) Snow ball & Quota sampling.

b) Simple random & cluster sampling.
c) Systematic & convenient sampling.
d) Simple random & snow ball sampling.

82. Plagiarism occurs if a researcher:

a. Quotes the exact words of another author and gives a reference
b. Paraphrases a passage by another author
c. Uses an idea or material based directly on the work of another author but gives the
reference
d. Summarizes a passage by another author and states the reference.

83.The sampling process involves:

a. Identify the sampling frame, determine sample size, select the sampling method
b. select the sampling method, determine sample size, identify the sampling frame
c. Identify the sampling frame, select the sampling method, determine sample size
d. select the sampling method, Identify the sampling frame, determine sample size
84. The following is an intervention study design:
a. Quasi experimental design
b. Evaluative study design

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 c. Exploratory study design
d. Descriptive study design

85. The following is a characteristic of a good hypothesis:

a. It should be stated clearly and in a lengthy paragraph
b. It cannot be based on professional experience
c. It must be testable within a reasonable time
d. It should be inconsistent with common sense

86. The following is a biased sampling method:

a. Cluster
b. Quota
c. Stratified
d. Systematic

87. The importance of pretesting the questionnaire is:

a. Vague questions can be revealed and rephrased
b. Comments by respondents can be ignored
c. Enhances the reliability of respondents
d. Deficiencies in respondents will be revealed

88. The following are non biased words that can be used to express the purpose of a study:
a. Show, prove, compare
b. Determine, compare, prove
c. Test, compare, determine
d. Determine, prove, show

89. The methodology chapter of a proposal includes:

a. Design, data analysis, questionnaire
b. Questionnaire, design, sampling method
c. Sampling method, data analysis, questionnaire
d. Sampling method, design, data analysis

90. The logical order for a research report is;

a) Abstract , title, introduction, literature review, methodology, results, discussion
b) Title, abstract, introduction, literature review, methodology, results, discussion
c) Introduction, title, abstract, literature review, methodology, results, discussion
d) Title, abstract, introduction, literature review, methodology, discussion, results

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91. The predictable relationship between variables in a research study is known as
a) Validity
b) Reliability
c) Hypothesis
d) Objectivity

92. Research that is aimed at only generating new knowledge is referred to as;
a) Academic research
b) Quantitative research
c) Basic research
d) Operational research

93. During a study, a nurse researcher recruited the first 20 clients at the MCH queue to form the
sample, this is referred to as;
a) Purposive sampling
b) Systematic sampling
c) Convenience sampling
d) Quota sampling

94. The methodology section of a research proposal contains;

a) Background, hypothesis, justification
b) Inclusion criteria, objectives, hypothesis
c) Sampling design, study design, sample size
d) Work plan, budget, questionnaire

95. The chapter of a research proposal that includes the ethical considerations is;
a. Introduction
b. Literature review
c. Methodology
d. Theoretical framework

96. The form of research typically conducted by nurses and other professionals to help them
solve local problems is;
a. Action research
b. Basic research
c. Predictive research
d. Explorative research

97. The following best describes quantitative research;

a. The collection of non-numerical data
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 b. An attempt to confirm the researcher’s hypotheses
c. Research that is exploratory
d. Research that attempts to generate a new theory

98. A condition or characteristic that can take on different values or categories is called;
a. A constant
b. A variable
c. A cause-and-effect relationship
d. A descriptive relationship

99. The following technique yields a simple random sample;

a. Choosing volunteers from an introductory psychology class to participate
b. Listing the individuals by ethnic group and choosing a proportion from within each
ethnic group at random.
c. Numbering all the elements of a sampling frame and then using a random number
table to pick cases from the table.
d. Randomly selecting schools, and then sampling everyone within the school.
100. Random sampling or probability sampling includes all the following techniques,
except:

a) Simple random sampling

b) Stratified random Sampling
c) Cluster sampling
d) D. Purposive Sampling
101. Gender, age-class, religion, type of disease, and blood group are measured on:

a) Nominal scale of measurement

b) Ordinal scale of measurement
c) Interval scale of measurement
d) Ratio scale of measurement

102. The variable which is influenced by the intervention of the researcher is called:

a) Independent
b) Dependent
c) Discrete
d) Extraneous

103. A statistic which describes the interval of scores bounded by the 25th and 75th
percentile ranks is:

a) Inter quartile range

b) Confidence Interval
c) Standard deviation

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 d) Variance

104. The Median value is the:

a) 25th percentile
b) 50th percentile
c) 75th percentile
d) 95th percentile

105. A measure of central tendency which is calculated by numbers arranging in

numerical order is:

a) Standard deviation
b) Range
c) Median Copyright@ http://nursingplanet.com/Quiz
d) Mode

106. In a naturalistic observation, the phenomenon in which the behavior of the subjects
being observed changes because they are being watched is called:

a) Observer bias
b) Hawthorne effect
c) participant observation
d) Representative sampling

107. The entire group of people or animals in which the researcher is interested is called:

a) Sample
b) Experiment group
c) Sample
d) Controls

108. Which of the following is NOT a method of quantitative research?

a) Grounded Theory Research

b) Correlational Research
c) Quasi-Experimental Research
d) Experimental Research

109. Deductive Reasoning is applied in:

a) Qualitative research
b) Quantitative research
c) Action research
d) Applied research
e)

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110. Which of the following is a qualitative research design where lived experiences of
individuals are examined in their "life-world"?

a) Ethnography
b) Ethology
c) Phenomenology
d) Grounded theory

111. In qualitative research, a guiding principle in deciding sample size is:

a) Effect size
b) Number of variables
c) Data saturation
d) Sub-group analysis

112. 13. The tendency in qualitative research to derive a complex array of data from a
variety of sources, using variety of methods is termed as:

a) Triangulation
b) Bricolage
c) Cross-tabulation
d) Confirmability

113. Another name for a bar graph is:

a) polygon
b) histogram
c) normal curve
d) line graph

114. The type of research focused on finding a solution to an immediate practical

problem is termed as:

a) Basic research
b) Applied research
c) Explanatory research
d) Descriptive research

115. The principles of ethics in nursing research include:

a) Beneficence
b) Respect for human dignity
c) Justice
d) All of the above

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116. Which of the following is TRUE about features of quasi-experimental research
design?

a) Manipulation. control group, randomization

b) Manipulation, but no control group or randomization
c) No manipulation of independent variable
d) Use of correlational approach

117. A fundamental ethical principle that seeks to prevent harm and exploitation of, to
maximize benefits for, study participants is:

a) Justice
b) Beneficence
c) Nonmalificence
d) Coercion

118. The degree of consistency with which an instrument measures the attribute it is
supposed to be measuring is called:

a) Validity
b) Reliability
c) Sensitivity
d) Credibility

119. The degree to which an instrument measures what it is supposed to be measuring is

its:

a) Validity
b) Internal consistency
c) Sensitivity
d) Equivalence
120.

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SHORT ANSWER QUESTIONS

1. Differentiate between basic and applied research (4mks)

2. Explain 4 types of probability sampling (8marks)
3. State 5 advantages of open- ended questions (5marks)
4. Explain 5 reasons why a researcher should carry out (10marks)
5. List two types of Bias in research (1mark)
6. State four (4) sources of a research topic.5
7. State four (4) characteristics of a good research hypothesis.4
8. Explain the four (4) component of an abstract.8
9. State five (5) ways of disseminating research findings (5 marks)
10. Explain three (3) purposes of conducting a pilot study (2 marks)
11. Differentiate between objectivity and subjectivity in research (2 marks
12. State five (5) reasons why nurses carry out research. (5mks)

13. Outline five (5) sampling techniques. (5mks)

14. Explain five (5) ethical principles in research (5 marks)

15. State five (5) disadvantages of observation as a data collection method (5 marks)
16. State three (3) advantages of open ended questions in a data collection tool (3mks)
17. State five (5) factors to consider when choosing a research design (5mks)
18. Explain two (2) reasons for having a reference list in a research proposal document
(2mks)
19. Define the following terms used in research (3 marks)
a. Sampling frame
b. Sampling error
c. Sampling bias.
20. State four (4) purposes of research in health. (4marks)
21. State the importance of literature review (3 marks)
22. State three (3)characteristics of a true experiment in research (3 marks)
23. Define the following terms used in research: (2 marks)
a. Reliability
b. Validity
24. State four (4) research instruments used to collect information in research (4 marks)
25. State four(4) primary sources of literature (4 marks

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 26. Explain four (4) types of research designs ( 4 Marks)
27. Outline four( 4 ) types of probabilistic sampling technique ( 4 Marks)
28. List four (4) data collection tools used in research (2Mark)
29. Outline Five (5) components of research abstract (5 Marks)
30. Define the following terms in research (5 Marks)
a. Dependant variable
b. Independent variable
c. Validity
d. Reliability
e. Bias
31. Briefly describe the following data collection methods: 6
marks
a. Interviews
b. Focus Groups
c. Survey/Questionnaire
32. Define the following terminologies: 4marks @ 1
mark
a. Fabrication
b. Falsification
c. Plagiarism
d. Nursing research
33. Differentiate between purposive sampling and convenience sampling: 4 marks
34. State four properties of a good hypothesis. 4 marks
35. Explain any measure of central tendency 2 marks
36. Explain fishers formula 5 marks
37. Differentiate between primary and secondary sources of data 4 marks
38. Define methodologic pluralism 1 mark
39. State four purposes of research 4 marks
40. Briefly explain any three types of descriptive research 6 marks
41. Explain the nemonic PICOT in relation to research questions 5marks

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LONG ANSWER QUESTIONS

1. Mr. John in second year study at KMTC Kapenguria was given a take away test to come up
with research topic on HIV/AIDS
a) Define research problem (2marks)
b) State 4 main characteristics of good research topic or problem (4marks)
c) List 6 sources of nursing research problem (3marks)
d) State the importance of research topic (2marks)
2. You have been appointed to be a member of a team that has been given a task to conduct an
operational research to improve utilization of family planning services among women in your
health facility.
a) Define the term research.2
b) List four (4) probability sampling methods you may use in this study.2
c) State four (4) importance of research in nursing.4
d) Discus the steps you will follow in your research process.12

3. You are District Public Health Nurse in district A. There are several complaints that the
standard of care is going down in the health facilities
a) State four (4) reasons for undertaking research in nursing (4 marks)
b) Explain two sources of literature (4 marks)
c) Using the research process describe the measures you would use to
improve quality care.(12 marks)

4. Your are a nurse at Kobia health centre, there is a problem you have noted and want to
research on. Describe how you would do in each of the phases of the research
20 marks
5. Discuss ethical considerations under the following sub headings:
a. Principle of respect for the person
b. Principle of justice
c. Right to anonymity and confidentiality
d. Informed consent 5marks @

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