Research Methods Selection for Healthcare Management

Question 1

When selecting a research method, which of the following is a primary consideration?

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The research question and study objectives

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The availability of resources

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The researcher's personal preferences

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The latest research trends

Question 2

Which of the following is an example of a qualitative research method commonly used in healthcare?

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In-depth interviews

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Randomized controlled trials

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Meta-analysis

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Survey questionnaires

Question 3

What is a key benefit of employing mixed methods approaches in healthcare research?

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Enhanced understanding of complex healthcare phenomena

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Reduced time and cost of data collection

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Elimination of potential biases

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Simplified data analysis and interpretation

Question 4

Which research method is most appropriate for studies that aim to gather in-depth understanding of a phenomenon?

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Qualitative

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Quantitative

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Mixed methods

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Experimental

Question 5

Which non-probability sampling technique involves selecting participants based on their knowledge or expertise?

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Purposive sampling

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Convenience sampling

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Random sampling

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Snowball sampling

Question 6

When conducting research with human participants, which ethical principle should be given the highest priority?

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Informed consent

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Confidentiality

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Anonymity

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Debriefing

Question 7

What is the key difference between validity and reliability in research?

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Validity refers to the accuracy and relevance of the results, while reliability refers to the consistency of the results.

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Validity refers to the generalizability of the results, while reliability refers to the precision of the results.

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Validity refers to the ethical considerations of the research, while reliability refers to the methodological rigor of the research.

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Validity and reliability are synonymous terms.

Question 8

In healthcare research, when analyzing a large dataset consisting solely of numeric variables, which research method is most appropriate?

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Quantitative Research

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Qualitative Research

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Mixed Methods Research

Question 9

Which research question is best suited for a quantitative research approach?

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Is there a significant difference in patient satisfaction between hospitals using electronic health records and those using paper records?

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What are the experiences of nurses working in a palliative care unit?

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How can we improve the quality of care for patients with chronic diseases?

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What are the ethical implications of using artificial intelligence in healthcare?

Question 10

Quantitative research methods are commonly used for:

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Testing hypotheses and drawing conclusions

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Exploring research questions

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Generating qualitative data

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Conducting in-depth interviews

Question 11

Which qualitative research method is particularly suited for studying complex social interactions and behaviors?

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Ethnography

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Surveys

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Focus groups

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Case studies

Question 12

The primary goal of utilizing a mixed methods approach in research is to:

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Combine the benefits of both qualitative and quantitative methods

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Reduce the overall research budget

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Simplify the data analysis process

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Increase the sample size

Question 13

When comparing the means of two independent groups, the appropriate statistical test to use is:

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t-test

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Chi-square test

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ANOVA

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Correlation analysis

Question 14

The term "validity" in the context of research instruments refers to:

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The accuracy and correctness of the instrument

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The consistency of the instrument over time

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The generalizability of the instrument to different populations

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The ease of use of the instrument

Question 15

Which ethical principle in research requires researchers to prioritize the well-being and safety of participants?

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Beneficence

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Autonomy

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Justice

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Confidentiality

Question 16

The primary factor determining the appropriate sample size for a research study is:

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The desired level of statistical power

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The availability of participants

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The research budget

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The time frame of the study

Question 17

When selecting a research method in healthcare research, which factor is of utmost importance?

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Nature of the research question and study goals

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Researcher's personal preferences

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Availability of financial resources

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Researcher's level of experience

Question 18

Which research method is most appropriate when you want to explore the subjective experiences of nurses working in a palliative care unit?

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Qualitative

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Quantitative

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Mixed methods

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Experimental

Question 19

Which of the following is a common method for collecting quantitative data in healthcare research?

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Surveys

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Participant observation

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Case studies

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Interviews

Question 20

What is the main purpose of a pilot study?

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To test the feasibility and effectiveness of a research method or instrument.

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To replicate the results of a previous study.

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To collect preliminary data for the main study.

Question 21

Which of the following is a characteristic of qualitative research?

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Exploratory and inductive

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Objective and deductive

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Predictive and analytical

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Quantitative and experimental

Question 22

What role do ethical considerations play in selecting research methods?

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Ethical considerations should guide the choice of methods to ensure that the research is conducted in a responsible and respectful manner.

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Ethics should only be considered after the research method has been selected.

Question 23

Which of the following is a strength of qualitative research?

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Provides in-depth understanding of complex phenomena.

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Produces quantitative data that can be statistically analyzed.

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Can be easily generalized to other populations.