Research methods
Research introduction
Build a foundation in research methods through ten short lessons. The existing game uses nursing research examples to introduce study designs, ethics, research problems, variables and hypotheses.
- 10 lessons
- Multiple choice
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What you’ll cover
Defining Nursing Research
Introduce the meaning of research and scientific merit in a nursing context.
Characteristics of Research
Review the properties of research and the role of empirical evidence.
Research Approaches
Distinguish quantitative and qualitative approaches.
Types of Research Design
Compare basic, applied, descriptive and historical research.
Ethics: Core Principles
Revise beneficence and respect for persons.
Informed Consent & Privacy
Review informed consent, anonymity and confidentiality.
Identifying Research Problems
Explore sources of research topics and the purpose of a problem statement.
The FINER Criteria
Review FINER criteria and SMART objectives.
Variables in Research
Distinguish independent, dependent and extraneous variables.
Hypotheses
Introduce hypotheses and the null hypothesis.
How to play
- Open the game. Enter your email in the player to continue or start your learning path.
- Work through the lessons. Follow each activity’s instructions and complete the questions.
- Use the feedback. Review the explanation provided after an answer before moving on.
Activities: Multiple choice.