Ch5&8

2. a criteria for evaluating quantitative study that tells you how well a study is unbiased and grounded.
4. description of studies written by someone other than the main researcher.
6. description of studies written by the researcher
9. quantitative studies use these variables and their measurement is attained with specialized instruments or equipment.
16. symbol that expands the search for all forms of a root word. Ex. child*
17. symbols that allow you to search a database for alternative spellings. Ex. Wom?n
19. extent to which qualitative findings are usable in other settings.
20. abbreviation for a particular nursing and allied health journal database

1. trial run to test study methods on a small scale before applying to a larger study.
3. using a reference list to find earlier cited studies.
5. specific terms the searcher enters in a database
7. accuracy and consistency of information in a study
8. using a highly acclaimed study to search for studies that went on to cite it.
10. concluding a study from limited information but using logical reasoning.
11. data collection two or more times over a long period.
12. the constant in a research study that helps to look at the true relationship between variables and not allow other influences.
13. qualitative study criteria that refers to the consistency and stability of evidence
14. evaluation of a study’s strengths and weaknesses.
15. the influence that can produce an error in the study results. Ex. faulty methods of data collection
18. a two-dimensional tool used to organize literature review information