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{"id":59918,"date":"2023-02-01T16:43:57","date_gmt":"2023-02-01T16:43:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nursingwritersbureau.com\/?p=59918"},"modified":"2023-02-01T16:43:57","modified_gmt":"2023-02-01T16:43:57","slug":"research-article-critique-part-2-multiple-choice-questions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nursingwritersbureau.com\/research-article-critique-part-2-multiple-choice-questions\/","title":{"rendered":"Research article critique part 2 multiple choice questions"},"content":{"rendered":"Research Article Critique, Part 2Occupational Stressors, Stress Perception Levels, and Coping Styles of Medical Srugical RNs: A Generalized Perspective(Wakim, 2014)Your assigned article for critique is:Wakim, N. (2014). Occupational\u00ffstressors, stress perception levels, and coping styles of medical surgical\u00ffRNs.\u00ffJournal of Nursing Administration, 44(12), 632-639.\u00ffdoi:10.1097\/NNA.0000000000000140Instructions:\u00ff A major skill that is learned in this course is how to critically read and critique nursing research articles.\u00ff The purpose for critiquing an article is to critically evaluate the research process followed by the author(s) of the assigned article. This is an information-intensive, time-intensive process that is not learned overnight.\u00ff\u00ff To demonstrate your skill at critiquing an article, you will complete this open-book multiple choice assignment.Here’s how you should approach completing this week?s assignment to finish critiquing an article:1.\u00ff First, do your assigned reading in Grove, Gray, and Burns (2015) and complete the reading worksheets early in the week.\u00ff This will introduce you to the critique skills you will need for the week.2.\u00ff Skim the entire instructor assigned research article that has been posted on Blackboard for you so that you will have an idea of what it is about.\u00ff Lightly cross out the abstract for the article (you won’t be using it). Then, for this week, re-read carefully from the study design section through the end of the article.3.\u00ff Print this document and find the best answer to each question below based on your Grove, Gray, and Burns (2015) assigned reading for the week and what you have read in the instructor assigned research article.4.\u00ff Some of the questions in the critique assignment below will seem unfamiliar to you. Look up key terms from the question in your textbook.\u00ff Some examples of these terms might be: power analysis, inter-rater reliability, and generalization. You can also look in Chapter 12 for an example of a critical appraisal (or critique) of a quantitative research article.5. Once you have completed this assignment ?on paper?, go into blackboard and enter your answers by the assignment due date and time listed in the syllabus.\u00ff Ignore any wording from Blackboard that indicates that ?this is a test? and carefully enter your answers from this document.6.\u00ff You will have two access attempts to record your answers.\u00ff This is given to you so that if you encounter technical difficulties on your first attempt, or you would like a second attempt to try to improve your grade, you may do so.\u00ff You will not be able to see the questions that you missed when you submit your attempt.\u00ff Blackboard will record the highest grade from the two submissions.If you have questions about this assignment, you can post them to your group discussion board for help.\u00ff Please do not post the exact question from the assignment below and ask the group for the answer as this would constitute academic dishonesty.Questions 1 – 9: Sample.\u00ff (For help with these questions, refer to chapters:\u00ff 9 & 12)1.\u00ff What sampling method or plan was used by the authors in this study?a.\u00ff\u00ff Simple random samplingb.\u00ff\u00ff Systematic samplingc.\u00ff\u00ff Convenience samplingd.\u00ff\u00ff Network sampling2.\u00ff According to Grove, Gray, and Burns (2015), what are the potential biases of this sampling method?a.\u00ff\u00ff This is a strong probability sampling method with very little potential for biasb.\u00ff\u00ff This method is used when an ordered list of all members of the population are available, and provides a random but not equal chance for inclusion in the study.c.\u00ff\u00ff This method provides little opportunity to control for bias because subjects are included in the study merely because they happen to be in the right place at the right time.d.\u00ff\u00ff This method is specific to the individuals who were recruited and the information gained cannot be generalized to others who don?t share these types of experiences.e.\u00ff\u00ff None of the above biases best describe the sampling method chosen by the author.3.\u00ff What was the final sample size reported by the authors for this study?a. \u00ff200 participantsb.\u00ff 84 participantsc.\u00ff\u00ff 159 participantsd.\u00ff\u00ff 161 participants4.\u00ff Was a power analysis conducted?\u00ff If so, which statement best describes the results of the power analysis?a.\u00ff\u00ff\u00ff The authors mention that an a priori power analysis was conducted, and 200 subjects weredetermined to be needed for the study.b.\u00ff\u00ff The authors mention that a power analysis was conducted using four predictors and 1-way ANOVA using three independent groups for a needed sample size of 159.c.\u00ff\u00ff The authors do not report that a power analysis was conducted.5.\u00ff Which of these statements would be considered an inclusion criterion for the sample in the research article?a.\u00ff\u00ff English-speakingb.\u00ff\u00ff Have at least two years of experience as a nursec.\u00ff\u00ff Work on a Medical Surgical unitd.\u00ff\u00ff Be a member of the Medical Surgical Nurses Association6.\u00ff Which of these statements would be considered to be exclusion criterion specifically identified by the author for the sample in the research article?a.\u00ff The exclusion criteria were explained verbally during recruitment.b.\u00ff History of depression\/ mental health issue.c.\u00ff\u00ff Report of no stress related problems by the participant.d.\u00ff Participants only worked on the night shift.7.\u00ff What is the refusal rate for this study? (Hint: see page 253 in your text)a.\u00ff\u00ff 161\/200 X 100% = 80%b.\u00ff\u00ff 84\/159 X 100% = 53%c.\u00ff\u00ff unknown \/ cannot be calculated.d.\u00ff\u00ff 39\/200 x 100% = 19.5%8.\u00ff Which of the following would be accurate for the attrition rate for this study?a.\u00ff\u00ff 161\/200\u00ff X 100% = 80%b.\u00ff\u00ff 39\/200 X 100% = 20%c.\u00ff\u00ff 84\/159 X 100% = 53%d.\u00ff\u00ff 0%9.\u00ff\u00ff What was the setting for this research study?\u00ff Briefly describe the setting and indicate whether it was appropriate for conducting this study.a.\u00ff\u00ff The setting for this study was a partially controlled setting and was appropriate for this study?s research design.b.\u00ff\u00ff The setting for this study was not well described by the authors and therefore not appropriate forconducting this study.c.\u00ff\u00ff The setting for this study was a highly controlled setting and was appropriate for this study?s research design.d.\u00ff\u00ff The setting for this study was a natural or field setting and was appropriate for this study?s research design.Question 10 – 14: Measurement Methods.\u00ff (For help with these questions, refer to chapters 10 & 12.)10.\u00ff Which ones of these questionnaires, scales, or physiologic measures is used in this research study?(Select all that apply).a.\u00ff\u00ff The Ways of Coping Questionaire (WAYS)b.\u00ff The Nursing Stress Scale (NSS)c.\u00ff\u00ff The Perceived Stress Scale (PSS)d.\u00ff\u00ff The Quality of Life Scale (QOLS)11.\u00ff How do the authors describe the reliability of the Nursing Stress Scale (NSS) in previous studies?a.\u00ff\u00ff Two follow-up emails were sent to potential participants.b.\u00ff\u00ff they compared the odd and even questions on the test to determine their equivalence.c.\u00ff\u00ff a team of staff nurses was trained by the primary investigator to administer the questionnaire.d.\u00ff\u00ff they tested a group of subjects twice using the same questionnaire (test-retest reliability).e. they computed a Cronbach?s alpha on the Nurse Stress Scale that was administered to this group of subjects.12. How do the authors describe the validity of The Ways of Coping Questionnaire (WAYS).a.\u00ff\u00ff\u00ff discriminant validity demonstrated that each subscale measured the same constructs.b.\u00ff\u00ff evidence of validity from contrasting groups because they gave it to spouses of MS nurses.c.\u00ff\u00ff no was no mention of determining the validity of WAYS questionnaire.d.\u00ff\u00ff The authors had experience with administering this questionnaire.13.\u00ff\u00ff What types of questionnaires or surveys were used in this research study?\u00ff (Select all that apply.)a.\u00ff The authors developed the Professional Quality of Life Scale.b.\u00ff Interviews were reportedly used, but the authors do not explain what was included in them.c.\u00ff The authors developed their own questions to ask about demographic information.d.\u00ff\u00ff The authors report adding a few of their own questions at the end of the demographic questionnaire.e.\u00ff\u00ff This study did not use any questionnaires or surveys.f.\u00ff\u00ff\u00ff The authors used previously developed questionnaires or surveys to measure the studyvariables.14.\u00ff\u00ff Were any physiological measurements collected from the subjects for the purpose of this study?a.\u00ff\u00ff Yesb.\u00ff\u00ff NoQuestion 15- 16: Data Collection. (For help with these questions, refer to chapters 10 & 12)15. Which one of the following best describes the data collection process used in this study?a.\u00ff\u00ff questionnaires \/ surveys were completed via the telephone.b.\u00ff\u00ff participants were given the questionnaires on enrollment in the study and asked to drop the sealed envelope in a locked box at the nurse?s station.c.\u00ff\u00ff questionnaires \/ surveys were mailed to the prospective participants and returned in a self-addressed stamped envelope.d.\u00ff\u00ff nurse researchers interviewed the study participants in a focus group.16.\u00ff If there were more than one data collector for the study, would an estimation of inter-rater reliability be an important concept for the authors to report on for this study?a.\u00ff\u00ff yes, and the authors reported their efforts to achieve inter-rater reliability.b.\u00ff\u00ff yes, but the authors do not discuss any efforts to achieve inter-rater reliability.c.\u00ff\u00ff no, the issue of inter-rater reliability does not apply here.Question 17 – 19:\u00ff Data Analysis. (For help with these questions, refer to chapters 11 & 12)17.\u00ff What descriptive statistics are used in this study?\u00ff (Select all that apply).a.\u00ff\u00ff meanb.\u00ff\u00ff medianc.\u00ff\u00ff moded.\u00ff\u00ff standard deviatione.\u00ff\u00ff z-scoresf.\u00ff\u00ff percentage distributions18.\u00ff What inferential statistics were used to examine the data obtained from the subjects?\u00ff (Select all that apply)a.\u00ff\u00ff Bivariate correlational analysisb.\u00ff\u00ff Factor Analysisc. \u00ff\u00ff\u00fft-Testd.\u00ff\u00ff Chi-Squaree.\u00ff\u00ff ANCOVAf.\u00ff\u00ff ANOVAg.\u00ff\u00ff regression analysish.\u00ff\u00ff None of the above inferential statistics were used in this study.19.\u00ff What is the level of significance (alpha) set at for this study?a.\u00ff\u00ff .05 or 5%b.\u00ff\u00ff .10 or 90%c\u00ff\u00ff\u00ff .01 or 1%d.\u00ff\u00ff an alpha level or level of significance chosen by the authors was not specifically mentioned in the textof the article.Question 20-25: Researcher?s Interpretation of the Findings. (For help with these questions, refer to chapters 11 & 12)20.\u00ff There are several statistically significant findings in this study. Which of these statements from the article would be considered a significant and predicted result? (select all that apply)a.\u00ff\u00ff As MS nurses? perceptions of their stress increases, their use of ways to cope increases (r = .357, P<.00)b.\u00ff\u00ff Younger nurses have lower levels of perceived stress, per post hoc Tukey analysis.c.\u00ff\u00ff Baby boomers tend to report higher use of self-controlling behaviors than Gen X and Gen Y nurses when dealing with occupational stressors.d.\u00ff The stress perception level is thus determined by the type of occupational stressor that the nurse isexposed to.21.\u00ff Which of these statements from the article would be considered a non-significant result. (Select all that apply)a.\u00ff\u00ff The older the nurse, the higher the level of stress.b. \u00ff\u00ffThere was no difference between the scores on ways of coping related to age cohorts (F2158 = 1.12, P=.33)c.\u00ff\u00ff Age, years of experience, and educational levels are not significant factors in levels of perceived stress among MS nurses.d.\u00ff\u00ff Baby boomers tend to report higher use of self-controlling behaviors than Gen X and Gen Y nurseswhen dealing with occupational stressors.22.\u00ff Which one of these statements from the article would be considered clinically important?a.\u00ff\u00ff \u00ffAccording to this study results, a high level of occupational stress is not a known factor for nursingturnover in MS nurses.b.\u00ff\u00ff Younger nurses have better coping skills to combat perceived stress compared to moreexperienced nurses.c.\u00ff\u00ff Baby boomers reported higher use of self-controlling behaviors when dealing with occupationalstressors compared with Gen X and Gen Y.d.\u00ff\u00ff Six participants were removed from the study due to incomplete surveys.23.\u00ff Which statements below implied from the article would be considered a limitation of the study? (Select all that apply)a.\u00ff\u00ff The researchers utilized a qualitative method in the research design.b.\u00ff\u00ff Lack of standardization of the conditions of administering the instruments.c.\u00ff\u00ff A small sample size with a low response rate.d.\u00ff\u00ff A measure of social desirability in giving responses as the participants worked with the researcher.24.\u00ff Which one of these statements would be considered a statement regarding generalization of these results?a.\u00ff\u00ff The results indicated that there were high levels of perceived stress in this group of MS nurses and can be generalized to all MS nurses in the United States.b.\u00ff\u00ff The survey was mailed only to MS nurses who were members of the Medical Surgical Nurses Association (MSNA).c. \u00ff\u00ff A convenience sample of MS nurses decreases generalizability.d.\u00ff\u00ff \u00ffThe use of a power analysis influenced the generalization of the results to all MS nurses.25.\u00ff Which one of these statements from the article would be considered a recommendation for future studies? \u00ff(Select al that apply.)a.\u00ff\u00ff Future development of programs to help relieve the occupational stress in MS nurses.b.\u00ff\u00ff Research to discover why older nurses have a higher perceived stress compared to younger nurses.c.\u00ff\u00ff Sufficiently educating nursing leaders in generational differences.d.\u00ff\u00ff Identification of occupational stressors, perceived stress, and coping styles among generational cohorts.\n<\/p>\n \n
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