Question

1.   Problem

• What is the problem the study was conducted to resolve?
• Why is the problem an important one for nursing to study?

2.   Study Purpose

• What is the purpose of the study?

3.   Research Question(s)

• What is the main research question? If it is not stated, what would          you say the research question is?

4.   Hypothesis or Hypotheses

• What is/are the study hypothesis(es)? If it is not stated, what would          you say the hypothesis is?

5.   Study Variables

• What is/are the independent variable(s)?
• What is/are the dependent study variable(s)?

6.   Conceptual Model or Theoretical Framework

• Was a conceptual model or theoretical framework used to guide this          study? If so, what is it? If not what do you think it could be?

7.   Review of Related Literature

• How does the literature review support the need for this study?

8.   Study Design

• What study design was used?
• Why was the design that was used appropriate for the study purpose          or not?
• Name and describe at least two threats to the internal validityof the          study design.
• Name and describe at least two threats to the external validityof          the study design.

9.   Sample and Setting

• Is the sample large enough?  
• How do you know?
• Is the sample representative of the population?
• How do you know?
• Is the setting in which data were collected an appropriate one for this          study?

10.Identification and Control of Extraneous Variables

• What are some of the extraneous variables in this study?

11.Data Collection Methods

• What data collection procedures ( i.e. Observation, Self-report,          Interview/questionnaire etc.) were used for this study?
• Why were they appropriate for study design?
• In what way were appropriate steps taken to protect the rights of the          subjects?

12. Study Instruments or Tools

• What specific instruments were used to measure the variables?
• Why were the instruments used appropriate for the variables they          measured?
• What evidence did the authors provide for the validity of the study          instruments used in this study?
• What evidence did the authors provide the reliability of the study          instruments used in this study?

13.Data Analysis Procedures

What descriptive data analysis procedures were used to describe the           variables?

• What inferential data analysis procedures were used to measure the          variables?

14.Limitations

Answer 1

ANSWERS :

1.a. A problem in research is defined as it is a statement which identifies a situation to study. A research problem can be simply defined as a statement that identifies the problem or situation to be studied. The problem research solves the problems, prevents the difficulties, easy understanding of investigations.

b. Nurses face different challenges in their respective areas of work. A lot of challenges, problems come in front of them as a challenge which they have to handle. If the nurses are successful in overcoming the problem they can handle their life situations as well as the patient care in a positive way. This study on problem makes the nursing profession makes them to practice their standards and promote quality care to patients in a healthy environment.

2.a. The purpose of study in research is helpful in assessing the subject and its importance to values of people. It is based on the desired goals to be fulfilled, aims has to be formed to improve the knowledge skills and achieve the formulated goals.