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Definition: According to Kerlinger, nursing research a. b. c. d. Systematic Empirical Controlled , and Critical investigation of a hypothetical proposition in relation with a phenomen
3. Logical Reasoning (Inductive, deductive reasoning) ** Inductive Reasoning- process of developing generalizations from specific observations ** Deductive Reasoning- the process of developing specific predictions from general principles. 4. Assembled information 5. Discipline research
5. Choose an appropriate research design 6. Sampling or obtaining a sample from the population 7. Collection of data phase 8. Analysis of dataphase 9. Interpretation of the data 10. Dissemination of conclusion or recommendations.
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A research problem is anything that requires solution through a scientific investigation. Variable- an attribute of a person or object that varies (ex: body temperature, age and heart rate) Types of variable a. Attribute- preexisting characteristics of the study participants, which the researcher simply observes or measures. b. Continuous- a variable that can take on an infinite range of values along a specified continuum (ex: height) c. Discrete- a variable that has a finite number of values between two points d. Dependent- the outcome variable of interest; the variable that is
hypothesized to rely on or be caused by another variable, the independent variable e. Independent- the variable that is believed to cause or influence the dependent variable; it is the manipulated variable in experimental research. Definition of terms Conceptual taken in its ordinary /common meaning; dictionary based meaning Operational- how the researcher used the definition in his study.
1. Primary- descriptions; written by researchers conducting them Ex: thesis, abstract, pre- prints 2. Secondary- prepared by someone other than the researcher ex: literature reviews, books, thesis abstracts that are published in journal
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Purpose: 1. Summarize new substantive/ theoretical ideas. 2. Form/test a theory special so grounded type of qualitative research 3. Organization of knowledge from different fields. 4. Integrate knowledge into a new whole. Sources: