COLLEGE OF NURSING, NTOTROSO

RESEARCH METHODS
2023 DN7 REVISION TRIAL QUESTIONS Time allowed: 1 hr 45 Minutes

1. What is basic research?

A. Research that deals with simple questions
B. Research that is basically similar to what has come before
C. Research that is not applied to a specific social problem
D. Research that is not yet advanced

2. The sequential core ingredients of a study processes are:

A. Executive summary; Literature review; Data gathered; Conclusions; Bibliography.
B. Introduction; Data collection; Data analysis; Conclusions and recommendations.
C. Introduction; Literature review; Research methodology; Analysis; Discussion;
D. Research plan; Data gathering; Records entering; Analysis; References.

3. I am a multiple-step that is interlinked with the other steps in the research practice. If changes
are made in one step of my methods, you must review all the other steps to ensure that the
changes reflect in the whole procedure. Who am I?
A. A data collection tool
B. Background information
C. Research methods
D. Scientific research process

4. If Bishop Glad asks you to help him to identify limitations of a study, which among the
following would you NOT consider as a possible obstacle?
A. A very sensitive aspect of respondents’ lives.
B. Demise of a subject in experimental study
C. External approvals and consents.
D. Participants used in the research

5. A variable that is presumed to cause a change in another variable is called

A. A dependent variable
B. A numerical variable
C. An independent variable
D. An intervening variable

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6. Ethical concerns in research that would guide your practices as a researcher DOES NOT
include
I. Anonymity
II. Compelling respondent
III. Potential for harm
IV. Results concealment
V. Voluntary participation

A. I, III & V
B. II & IV
C. III, II & IV
D. V&I

7. Pick out the most suitable qualitative research among the following
A. Attitude research
B. Experimental studies
C. Non-experimental studies
D. Quasi-experimental studies

8. We are unidentical twins used in an experimental research, but I am used to compare my

twin sister to determine if any change has occurred in her. Who am I?
A. A dependent variable
B. A numerical variable
C. An independent variable
D. An intervening variable

9. Gabla researched into how ancient surgeons performed caesarean sections. What type of
study has he done?
A. Case study
B. Experimental research
C. Historical research
D. Longitudinal study

10. Which types of data below would you use quantitative interpretation method to deal with?
A. Nominal data
B. Discrete data
C. Continuous data
D. B and C above

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11. A research compared the relationship between COVID-19 and MERS viruses, and evaluated
to ascertain the similarities between the cause and effect of both diseases. Which of the
studies below did the researcher use?
A. Correlative design
B. Descriptive design
C. Experimental design
D. Survey design

12. Which is the odd one out among the sources of secondary data?
A. Books
B. Journal articles
C. Questionnaire
D. Web pages

13. Action research means

A. A longitudinal research
B. A research initiated to solve an immediate problem
C. A research with socioeconomic objective
D. An analytical research

14. Which of these is referred to as non-probability sampling?

A. Cluster sampling
B. Quota sampling
C. Stratified sampling
D. Systematic sampling

15. Which of the following is NOT a “Graphic representation”?

A. Bar Chart
B. Histogram
C. Pie Chart
D. Table

16. The variable that is stable and unaffected by other variables you are trying to measure is
known as
A. Extraneous variable
B. Independent variable
C. Dependent variable
D. An outlier

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17. Identify a method below that can be used to get the research information needed.
I. By talking to people, either in person or on the phone.
II. Filling in some questionnaire yourself the way your target subjects would fill them out.
III. Using the post and getting people to fill in questionnaire and send them back to you.

A. I & II only
B. II & III only
C. III & I only
D. III, II & I

18. Triangulation refers to

A. Mixed method design
B. Numerical design
C. Quantitative design
D. Research design

19. Groups in which members are different to each other in respect to the attribute of interest is
A. Attribute variable
B. Confounding variable
C. Heterogeneous group
D. Homogeneous group

20. A major declarative outline of a research problem is known as

A. Declarative statement
B. Research topic
C. Research title
D. Statement of problem

21. The following are the types of probability sampling methods, EXCEPT
A. Simple random sampling
B. Snowball sampling
C. Stratified sampling
D. Systematic sampling

22. The following are the types of non-probability sampling methods, EXCEPT
A. Accidental sampling
B. Multistage sampling
C. Purposive sampling
D. Quota sampling

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23. The motivating force in all research is the existence of
A. Clues to solution
B. Data collection
C. Problem
D. Solutions

24. Research study to make judgement about the worth of program, product or organization is
A. Descriptive research
B. Evaluation research
C. Experimental research
D. Quasi – experimental research

25. The following are all types of qualitative research, EXCEPT

A. Action research
B. Ethnographic research
C. Motivation research
D. Quasi – experimental research

26. Processed facts and figures about a person, an object or a phenomenon is referred to as
A. Data
B. Facts and figures
C. Information
D. Statement

27. A scientific process that validates and refines existing knowledge and generate new
knowledge directly or indirectly and has influence clinically, educationally, administratively
in research is referred to as,
A. Operational research
B. Quantitative research
C. Nursing research
D. Qualitative research.

28. The sequential core ingredients of a study report are:

A. Executive summary; Literature review; Data gathered; Conclusions; Bibliography.
B. Introduction; Data collection; Data analysis; Conclusions and recommendations.
C. Introduction; Literature review; Research methodology; Analysis; Discussion;
D. Research plan; Data gathering; Records entering; Analysis; References.

29. Operational definitions of terms in research are the

A. Outlines of objects, events, variables, concepts, or constructs in general terms.
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 B. Meanings of terms that run the risk of being changeable from the researcher’s intents.
C. Descriptions of differing views and interpretations people have of the same thing.
D. Understanding of the terms readers have meanings to and are familiar with.

30. When planning to do research, it is better to

A. Approach the topic with an open mind
B. Be familiar with the literature on the topic
C. Do a pilot study before getting stuck into it
D. Forget about theory because this is a very practical undertaking

31. Statements or predictions that are tested by collecting and analyzing objective evidence are
called
A. Assumptions
B. Hypotheses
C. Indicators
D. Premises

32. Which of the following would be your real reason(s) for conducting research on nurse
trainees’ poor performance in skill test?
A. If the school has adopted the utmost suitable technique of teaching clinical practical skill.
B. Once there are more than one answer to a question or more than one solution to the
problem.
C. When the perceived situation that exists and the ideal situation are the same and
unchanged.
D. Options A and B

33. A common test in research demands much priority on

A. Reliability
B. Useability
C. Objectivity
D. All of the above

34. In checking the vital signs of patients admitted to Kenyase Government Hospital in the
Ahafo Region, Miss A recorded their temperatures as 6, 20, 1, 18 and 50. This is a data of
a/an
A. Nominal variable.
B. Ordinal variable.
C. Discrete variable.
D. Continuous variable.

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35. The variable that is unstable and affected by other variables you are trying to measure is
known as
A. An outlier
B. Dependent variable
C. Extraneous variable
D. Independent variable

36. Which of these statements is true?

A. Qualitative research uses more strict tools and deductive process.
B. Qualitative research uses statistical objective tests for analysis.
C. Quantitative research is used during the beginning of a study.
D. Quantitative analysis seeks to confirm hypothesis about events.

37. If Bishop Glad asks you to help him to identify limitations of a study and is also about ethical
issue among the following?
A. A very sensitive aspect of respondents’ lives.
B. Demise of a subject in experimental study
C. External approvals and consents.
D. Participants used in the research

38. How beneficial are delimitations to a study?

A. They curb the credibility and validity of a research project.
B. They define the topic and the research problem to be investigated.
C. They help to put the research findings into objectionable context.
D. They indicate the boundary line or an outer limit of the study.

39. Which form of reasoning is the process of drawing a specific conclusion from a set of
premises?
A. Deductive reasoning
B. Inductive reasoning
C. Objective reasoning
D. Positivistic reasoning

40. The totality of groups of people or elements identified as having researchable problem for a
study is called the
A. Survey
B. Sample
C. Population
D. Both A and C above

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41. Identify an option below that CANNOT be said to be plagiarism.
A. Altering words but copying the sentence structure of a source without recognition.
B. Copying so many words and ideas from a source to form the majority of your work.
C. Quoting very vital information from an authoritative source, minus quotation marks.
D. Replication of words or ideas from someone else with qualified acknowledgement.

42. Among the characteristics of good significance of the study, the researcher would NOT state:
A. How the results will be used, and who will be the beneficiaries.
B. The factors and variables not to be included in the investigation.
C. The knowledge and information that will be obtained in the study.
D. The ultimate purpose that the knowledge obtained from the study will serve.

43. Which of the statements below is true?

A. A problem statement is the expansion of the background of the study.
B. Explicit and implicit purpose statements are stated subjectively.
C. Objectives serve as sub-headings for data collection, reporting and analysis.
D. Once the problem statement is stated, its context CANNOT be changed.

44. Research hypotheses are

A. Both B and C below
B. Formulated prior to a review of the literature
C. Statements of predicted relationships between variables
D. B but not C

45. Which of the citation styles below is/are referred to as numbered style?
A. APA style
B. Harvard style
C. Vancouver style
D. A and B above

46. Why are pieces of information discovered during literature review important to researchers?
I. They enable the researchers to set the context for your research.
II. They help the researchers make out the imminent benefits.
III. The researchers entirely understand the extent of the issue.
IV. The researchers identify a techniques to combat problem

A. I, II and III only

B. II, III and IV only
C. I, III and IV only
D. I, II, III and IV
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47. A graph that uses slice – for each value of a particular category – to represent data is called:
A. A bar chart
B. A line graph
C. A pie chart
D. A vertical graph

48. Which of these research patterns is most concerned about testing hypotheses?
A. All of the options below
B. Mixed-methods research
C. Qualitative research
D. Quantitative research

49. It holds the key to almost everything a researcher needs to guide them conduct a good study.
What is it?
A. Delimitation
B. Literature review
C. Purpose of the study
D. Research questions

50. The full meaning of “APA” for a type of citations and referencing style is
A. American People’s Association
B. American Psychological Association
C. American Police Agency
D. American Plagiarism Avoidance

51. Because of the number of things that can go wrong in research, there is a need for
A. An emergency source of finance
B. Flexibility and determination
C. Sympathetic supervisors
D. Wisdom to know the right time to quit

52. Which of the following is a good research question?

A. Any report on students’ job searching behaviours and their levels of self-efficacy?
B. Can you identify the relationship between self-efficacy and student job searching
behaviours?
C. To what extent do students with high levels of self-efficacy demonstrate more active job
searching behaviours?
D. Are students with higher levels of self-efficacy to demonstrate more active job searching
behaviours?

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53. The possibility of a study into a health problem should be considered in light of
A. Potential ethical concerns
B. Cost and time required to conduct the study
C. Access to respondents
D. All of the above

54. The concept in research in which the researcher explains the meaning of certain word(s) to
make a research report easily understood by laypersons is termed
A. Ethical considerations
B. Operational definitions
C. Problem statement
D. Significance of the study

55. Which of the following is research concern about?

I. Use of knowledge in a novel fashion
II. Generation of understandings of concepts
III. How to create and use new knowledge
A. I only
B. I and II only
C. II and III only
D. I, II and III

56. The condition that is beyond the control of the researcher and may place restrictions on the
conclusion of the study are termed
A. Statement of the problem
B. Research problem
C. Limitation
D. Delimitation

57. The sum of persons or things that you want to study and from whom you choose those to
study is referred to as
A. Variables
B. Sample
C. Population
D. Data

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58. The key characteristics of research design that states that the likely results in the research
should be free from bias and free from confusing implies that it should be
A. valid
B. reliable
C. neutral
D. generalized

59. A manipulated variable is one that

A. Uses equipment
B. Requires subjects to arrange materials
C. Is arranged by the researcher
D. Makes a study hard to interpret

60. The kind of data that is collected directly from the data source without going through any
existing sources is referred to as
A. Empirical data
B. Secondary data
C. Statistical data
D. Quality data

61. The main purpose of research in nursing education is to

A. Increase social status of the client
B. Increase job prospects of the student
C. Help in the personal growth of the client
D. Help the student to become an intellectual nurse

62. The following sources help in collecting primary data, EXCEPT

A. Focus groups discussions
B. Journals
C. Observations
D. Surveys

63. The data that has been collected in the past by someone else but made available for others to
use is known as
A. Primary data
B. Secondary data
C. Statistical data
D. Quality data

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64. A reasoning where we start with certain particular statements and conclude with a universal
statement is called
A. Abnormal Reasoning
B. Deductive Reasoning
C. Inductive Reasoning
D. Transcendental Reasoning

65. In order to pursue the research, which of the following is firstly required?
A. Developing a research design
B. Formulating a research question
C. Deciding about the data analysis procedure
D. Formulating a research hypothesis

66. Which of the following corresponds to characteristics of research?

A. Research is not passive
B. Research is systematic
C. Research is not a problem-oriented
D. Research is not a process

67. Authenticity of a research finding is its

A. Validity
B. Objectivity
C. Originality
D. All of the above

68. Questionnaire is a
A. Data analysis technique
B. Measurement technique
C. Research method
D. Tool for data collection

69. Inductive logic proceeds from

A. General to General
B. Particular to General
C. General to Particular
D. Particular to Particular

70. Which technique is generally followed when the population is finite?

A. Systematic Sampling Technique
B. Purposive Sampling Technique
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 C. Area Sampling Technique
D. None of the above

71. Research problem is selected from the standpoint of

A. Availability of relevant literature
B. Financial support
C. Researcher’s interest
D. Social relevance

72. Quantitative research only works if

A. You talk to the right number of people
B. You talk to the right type of people
C. You ask the right questions and analyze the data you get in the right way
D. All of the above

73. Which of the following is an example of random sampling technique?

A. Taking the name of every person in a telephone book
B. Generating a list of numbers by picking numbers out of a hat and matching these
numbers to names in the telephone book
C. Taking every tenth or twentieth name from a list of everybody in the telephone book
D. None of the above

74. The various ways and means of conducting a research that involve the conduct of
experiments, tests, surveys and the like is known as
A. Research methodology
B. Research method
C. Research design
D. Research problem

75. A sampling frame is

A. A summary of the various stages involved in designing a survey
B. An outline view of all the main clusters of units in a sample
C. A list of all the units in the population from which a sample will be selected
D. A wooden frame used to display tables of random numbers

76. It is helpful to use a multi-stage cluster sample when

A. The population is widely dispersed geographically
B. You have limited time and money available for travelling
C. You want to use a probability sample in order to generalize the results
D. All of the above
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77. The researcher overall plan for answering the research question or testing the research
hypotheses is known as
A. Research data
B. Research design
C. Research method
D. Research methodology

78. The outcome variable is known as

A. Extraneous variable
B. Independent variable
C. Dependent variable
D. An outlier

79. Data collected by using words, videos, narrations and pictures is referred to as
A. Convenience sampling
B. Purposive sampling
C. Qualitative data
D. Quantitative data

80. Operational definitions are also called

A. Working definitions
B. Narrative reviews
C. Review of related literature
D. Variables

81. The process of choosing participants for a research study is called

A. Hypothesis
B. Randomization
C. Researching
D. Sampling

82. A review of the literature prior to formulating research questions allows the researcher to:
A. Provide an up-to-date understanding of the subject, its significance, and structure
B. Present the kinds of research methodologies used in previous studies
C. Guide the development of research questions
D. All of the above

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83. Operational definitions of terms are encouraged in research in order
A. To conform to the requirement of statistical analysis
B. To increase the probability that experiments will succeed
C. To make research report easily understood by laypersons
D. To make terms used in a study as explicit as possible

84. What does quantitative research measures?

A. Feelings and opinions
B. Numbers and figures
C. Numbers and feelings
D. None of the above

85. Action-research can be understood as

A. A longitudinal research
B. An applied research
C. A kind of research being carried out to solve a specific problem
D. None of the above

86. The researcher overall plan for answering the research question or testing the research
hypotheses is known as
A. Research data
B. Research design
C. Research method
D. Research methodology

87. A statement in which a researcher makes an informed and educated guess about the solution
to a problem is referred to as a research
A. Framework.
B. Hypothesis.
C. Objective.
D. Question.

88. Characteristics of elements under study can assume different values. These Characteristics
with different values are termed
A. Data.
B. Distributions.
C. Observations.
D. Variables.

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89. Which of the components below CANNOT assist Mr. Okyere to narrow his research studies?
A. Conclusion
B. Delimitations
C. Objectives
D. Research questions

90. It involves breaking down the individual pieces of data in order to draw findings and
conclusions about it. What is it?
A. Data analysis
B. Data collection
C. Data interpretation
D. Operational definition

91. Descriptive research study is a category of research that aims to;

A. Achieve new insights of a concept
B. Analyze characteristics of a phenomenon
C. Determine the frequency with which something occurs
D. Test the relationship between variables

92. As a professional nurse, research is done for the following reasons, EXCEPT:
A. For financial gains
B. For professional advancement through research participation
C. To improve health care delivery
D. To validate results of new modalities

93. The sequential core ingredients of a study report are:

A. Executive summary; Literature review; Data gathered; Conclusions; Bibliography.
B. Introduction; Data collection; Data analysis; Conclusions and recommendations.
C. Introduction; Literature review; Research methods; Results; Discussion; Conclusion.
D. Research plan; Research data; Analysis; References.

94. Draw lots, lottery, table of random Numbers or a sampling that ensures that each element of
the population has an equal and independent chance of being chosen is called
A. Cluster
B. Simple random
C. Stratified
D. Systematic

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95. Unprocessed facts and figures about a person, an object or a phenomenon is referred to as
A. Data
B. Facts and figures
C. Information
D. Statement

96. The nurse is interested to study the effects of medication and tactile stimulation on the pain
experienced by cancer patients. What type of variable is pain?
A. Continuous variable
B. Dependent variable
C. Independent variable
D. Interdependent variable.

97. The researcher who manipulates objects or situations and measures the outcome of his
manipulations is said to be engaged in
A. Dissemination of information
B. Intervention studies
C. Non-intervention studies
D. Sampling selection

98. The person in charge of a research is referred to as

A. The respondent
B. The principal investigator
C. The informant
D. The Educational researcher

99. The following statements are characteristics of research, EXCEPT that research
A. Begins with an issue
B. Demands a plan
C. Is static
D. Requires problem statement

100. In the presentation of a project report, the order of the front matter is
A. Title page, abstract, declaration, dedication and acknowledgement
B. Title page, acknowledgement, abstract, declaration and dedication
C. Title page, declaration, dedication, acknowledgement and abstract
D. Title page, dedication, abstract, acknowledgement and declaration

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101. The form of broad classification of research undertaken to extend the base of knowledge,
discipline, understand something better, or to formulate or refine a theory refers to
A. Applied research
B. Basic research
C. Qualitative research
D. Quantitative research

102. Which research paradigm is least concerned about generalizing its findings?
A. Applied research
B. Basic research
C. Qualitative research
D. Quantitative research

103. A proposal is also known as

A. Outline
B. Prospectus
C. Work plan
D. All of the above

104. Which one of the following is a measure of dispersion?

A. 50th percentile
B. Inter quartile range
C. The range
D. Variance

105. Which type of research will warrant the formulation of a research hypothesis?
A. Qualitative research
B. Quantitative research
C. Quantitative and Qualitative research
D. Applied research

106. A major declarative statement on a research problem is known as

A. Declarative statement
B. Research topic
C. Research title
D. Statement of problem

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107. A brief summary of a study is the
A. Abstract
B. Conclusion
C. Literature review
D. Problem statement

108. The type of qualitative research that describes the past events of a group of people is
called
A. Case study research
B. Ethnography research
C. Historical research
D. Phenomenological research

109. A list of questions which relates to the aims, objectives of the research study is
A. Checklist
B. Data
C. Questionnaire
D. Structured interview guide

110. The difference between quantitative and qualitative researches is that

A. Quantitative research does not use hypothesis, while qualitative research does.
B. Though quantitative research deals with the understanding of human experience,
qualitative research is about the descriptions of human experience.
C. Whereas quantitative research deals with measurement of numbers, qualitative research is
about descriptions of human experiences.
D. While qualitative research involves the collection of numerical information, quantitative
research involves the understanding of human experience

111. The following data are the ages of five selected male midwifery students in a class: 25,
18, 15, 27, 30. Find the mean age of the students
A. 23
B. 28
C. 115
D. 116

112. The chapter FIVE (5) of the research report is about which of these?
A. Discussion, conclusion and recommendation
B. Literature review
C. Methodology
D. Results and discussion
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113. When an investigator uses the data which has already been collected by others, such data
is called
A. Primary data
B. Collected data
C. Secondary data
D. Processed data

114. A list of 8 pulse rates is: 64, 70, 64, 74, 64, 80, 74, and 92. What is the mean for this list?
A. 80
B. 77
C. 74
D. 64.8

115. Number of admissions to Kenyase Government Hospital in the Ahafo Region is an

example of
A. Qualitative variable.
B. Ordinal variable.
C. Discrete variable.
D. Continuous variable.

116. The median of a frequency distribution is found graphically with the help of:
A. Frequency curve
B. Frequency polygon
C. Histogram
D. Ogive

117. Conditions that narrow the process of the research work are referred to as
A. Dimensions
B. Delimitations
C. Elements
D. Limitations

118. Which type of research will NOT warrant the testing of a research hypothesis?
A. Applied research
B. Both quantitative and Qualitative research
C. Qualitative research
D. Quantitative research

119. The type of qualitative research that describes the culture of a group of people is called
A. Case study research
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 B. Ethnography research
C. Grounded theory
D. Phenomenology

120. A list of questions which relates to the aims, objectives of the research study is
A. Checklist
B. Data
C. Questionnaire
D. Structured interview guide

121. The chapter THREE (3) of the research report is about which of these?
A. Literature review
B. Methodology
C. Results and discussion
D. Discussion, conclusion and recommendation

122. Which of the following are the importance of literature review in a research?
I. It helps to develop an understanding and grounding in theory.
II. It reviews the procedure and instrument used in order to choose appropriate
design.
III. It helps to delimit the research process.
IV. It originates new ideas rather than repeat work already accomplished.
V. It helps to identify and define a research problem.
VI. It facilitates the interpretation of results of the study.

A. All the above are correct

B. All are correct except I
C. All are correct except II and IV
D. All are correct except VI

123. Which of these is a characteristic of data blank mode questionnaire?

A. Data is not difficult to analyse
B. Easy to construct
C. Information is lost during recording
D. Not difficult to compile

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