N706 Ch 5 & 8 Puzzle

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Across
  1. 4. a type of organizational matrix which sorts studies by key features of study methods, such as study design, sample size, and sampling method
  2. 8. A type of study which involves gathering data at one point in time
  3. 10. A large, important electronic database with extensive coverage of nursing and allied health journals; has such capabilities as embedded links, "Cited References", and "Find similar results"
  4. 13. The extent to which a study's results can be applied to other groups and settings
  5. 16. The soundness of information obtained from a study, "whether the findings are cogent, convincing and well grounded"
  6. 17. This type of research often does not involve a literature review prior to conducting the research, unless required for funding
  7. 19. A potential problem with observational studies, describes a phenomenon in which subjects react differently when they know they're being watched
Down
  1. 1. A trial run of a study, done to test the study methods and ensure feasibility
  2. 2. Operator words (example AND) which can expand or limit a search
  3. 3. A type of study which involves gathering data at two or more times over a certain time period
  4. 5. The formal written document used to collect and record information in a study
  5. 6. A source with more limited distribution, such as conference papers or unpublished reports
  6. 7. A search strategy which involves finding an early key study and searching forward to find studies that reference the original key study
  7. 9. When search strategies yield only redundant information
  8. 11. A source which consists of research that is reported directly by the person/people who conducted it
  9. 12. A source which consists of descriptions of studies from someone other than the initial researcher, such as a literature review
  10. 14. The use of multiple sources or references to draw a conclusion
  11. 15. The accuracy and consistency of information obtained from a study
  12. 18. The loss of subject participants over time
  13. 20. A search strategy which involves beginning with current studies and working backwards to track down earlier research on the topic