Prelim Nursresearch Transes
Prelim Nursresearch Transes
Prelim Nursresearch Transes
- Diligent, systematic inquiry or investigation to -Prediction. Research projects situations or events that
validate and refine existing knowledge and could arise from research investigation.
generate new knowledge. (Burns and Grove, -Control. Research puts up a barrier to hinder or
1997). minimize the effects of anticipated outcomes or
Nursing Research reactions
▸ The right to fair treatment – provides all According to the points of view or purpose:
target participants equal chances in the
1. Basic research is under taken to extend the base of
selection process
knowledge or refine a theory
▸ Anonymity and confidentiality –
exercise prudence in making ⬞ Usually suggests for
pronouncements in revealing the clinical applications
results of the study. 2. Applied research - focus on finding solutions
▸ Right to intellectual property – “no ⬞ Applied research poses
plagiarism” or presenting the ideas and questions from basic
words of another as your own. research
▸ RA 8293 (Philippine Copyright Law
protect the intellectual property rights
of authors and artists According to measurement of variables or
statistical content:
CHAPTER 5
Summary of Findings, Conclusions and
Recommendations
▹ Summary
▹ Conclusions
▹ Recommendations
▹ REFERENCES
▹ Books
iii. COMPONENTS OF A RESEARCH
▹ Unpublished materials MANUSCRIPT
▹ Journals and magazines
▹ Handouts, Pamphlets and brochures
▹ Electronic sources Title of the Study
▹ Journals and Magazines
‧ Gives the idea of what the research is
▹ Theses and Dissertations
all about
▹ Appendices/Exhibits
‧ Must be clear, concise and consist of
▹ Curriculum Vitae
not more than 15 words.
‧ Must reflect THE VARIABLES AND
Variables POPULATION OF THE STUDY. The
intervention/s, the effect and
▹ Are measurable qualities of people, things,
population of the study
events or situations under study that vary from
Introduction
one subject or participant to another
‧ Brief discussion of the rationale and
TYPES OF EXPLANATORY VARIABLES
background of the problem or subject
NURSING RESEARCH-LECTURE-PRELIM
of inquiry. Must stimulate the readers’ ‧ ... the purpose of the study is...
interest.
‧ It suggests the manner in which the
‧ Set the stage for the presentation of the researcher will solve the problem or
statement of the problem state the knowledge on the topic.
5. Knowledge gaps – what information about the ‧ The statement of the problem
problem is lacking, Why does it remain a or objectives (must be worked
problem? out to solve the main problem.
‧ Scope or coverage
Review of Related Literature
‧ It spells out the study in terms
of participants, the situation, ‧ This is not a mere summary of the
treatment, sampling and time articles or abstract related to the
frame. The who, what, how research problem.
when, where and why is
‧ It provides an evidence-based
clarified.
research proposal
‧ Expected manageability of the
‧ It allows the researcher to
problem
determine what has happen in
‧ Takes into account the internal situations similar to what
and external constraints that he/she intends to study. It sets
may affect the validity and the foundation of the rest of
reliability of the findings. the study.
to the topic of the study or the 6. Helps determine the research ability
problem being investigated. and feasibility of current study.
The hypothesis not the research problem but is Corresponds to existing knowledge
subjected to empirical testing through data
- Logical and justifiable – consistent with a body of
collection and analysis.
knowledge
- Research problems that are experimental, causal,
- Based from the research problem
comparative, correlational or normative need
hypothesis for their in-depth solution. Types of hypotheses:
The hypothesis is based on the literature review Simple vs. Complex
and theoretical framework, theories, concepts and
principles that support the study. 1. Simple : - one independent and one dependent
variable
Hypothesis is stated in declarative form.
2. Complex –
Wordings in the hypothesis is Clear and concise
and must be in present tense. - two independent variable and one dependent variable
The hypothesis indicates the population, the - one independent variable and two dependent variable
independent variable, dependent variable and the directional vs. Non directional
anticipated relationship between them.
1. Directional
Characteristics of hypothesis
specifies clearly the characteristics of the variables
Testability – observable, quantifiable capable of
analysis - older professionals are less likely to accept expanded
roles than younger health professonals .
- NOT testable when:
2. Non directional
Variables are not observable, quantifiable cannot
be subjected to factual testing and analysis - Health professionals in the hospital are less likely to
accept expanding role than Health professionals in the
Variables do not state any predicted relationship. community.
If a hypothesis lacks a phrase such as more than, Research or alternative hypothesis vs statistical or null
less than, greater than, different from related to. hypothesis
Associated with or something similar, it is not
testable. 1. Research or alternative hypothesis