1.1 Meaning and Definition of Research (Quiz)

1. What is research?

A. A collection of personal opinions
B. A systematic investigation of a problem
C. A routine nursing activity
D. An informal discussion

Answer: B. A systematic investigation of a problem

2. The primary purpose of research is to:

A. Confirm every existing belief
B. Avoid difficult questions
C. produce reliable knowledge
D. Replace nursing practice

Answer: C. Produce reliable knowledge

3. Nursing research mainly studies issues related to:

A. Architecture
B. Patient care and nursing practice
C. International trade
D. Mechanical engineering

Answer: B. Patient care and nursing practice

4. Which characteristic makes research scientific?

A. Dependence on rumours
B. Systematic use of evidence
C. Use of personal preferences
D. Absence of planning

Answer: B. Systematic use of evidence

5. Research normally begins with:

A. Publication of results
B. A clearly identified problem
C. Data interpretation
D. A final conclusion

Answer: B. A clearly identified problem

6. Evidence-based nursing practice combines research evidence with:

A. Clinical expertise and patients’ preferences
B. Financial profit only
C. Traditional beliefs only
D. Personal assumptions

Answer: A. Clinical expertise and patients’ preferences

7. Which approach primarily uses numerical data?

A. Historical research
B. Qualitative research
C. Quantitative research
D. Narrative reflection

Answer: C. Quantitative research

8. Which research approach explores experiences and perceptions?

A. Qualitative research
B. Quantitative research
C. Experimental calculation
D. Statistical auditing

Answer: A. Qualitative research

9. Mixed-method research combines:

A. Clinical and administrative duties
B. Qualitative and quantitative approaches
C. Observation and assumption only
D. Teaching and supervision

Answer: B. Qualitative and quantitative approaches

10. Objectivity in research means:

A. Depending on emotions
B. Avoiding all measurements
C. Minimizing personal bias
D. Accepting every claim

Answer: C. Minimizing personal bias

11. Data are best described as:

A. Information collected for analysis
B. Unsupported opinions
C. Final recommendations only
D. Hospital rules

Answer: A. Information collected for analysis

12. A literature review enables a researcher to:

A. Ignore previous studies
B. Understand existing knowledge
C. Replace data collection
D. Guarantee desired results

Answer: B. Understand existing knowledge

13. A research objective states:

A. What the study intends to achieve
B. Where the report will be printed
C. How much the researcher earns
D. Who will approve every conclusion

Answer: A. What the study intends to achieve

14. A hypothesis is:

A. A hospital policy
B. A testable prediction
C. A proven law
D. A patient record

Answer: B. A testable prediction

15. The individuals who take part in a study are called:

A. Auditors
B. Participants
C. Publishers
D. Editors

Answer: B. Participants

16. Ethical nursing research requires:

A. Forced participation
B. Concealment of all study information
C. Respect for participants’ rights
D. Exposure of private information

Answer: C. Respect for participants’ rights

17. Informed consent means that participants:

A. Join a study without information
B. Voluntarily agree after receiving relevant information
C. Must remain in the study permanently
D. Cannot ask questions

Answer: B. Voluntarily agree after receiving relevant information

18. Which is an example of nursing research?

A. Testing a method for preventing pressure injuries
B. Designing a commercial building
C. Calculating national exports
D. Repairing medical equipment

Answer: A. Testing a method for preventing pressure injuries

19. Research findings can help nurses to:

A. Improve the quality of patient care
B. Eliminate professional accountability
C. Avoid clinical decisions
D. Ignore patients’ preferences

Answer: A. Improve the quality of patient care

20. A good research conclusion should be based on:

A. Personal wishes
B. Collected and analysed evidence
C. Popular rumours
D. Unverified assumptions

Answer: B. Collected and analysed evidence