Why Is It Significant That Other Nurses Evaluate the Scientific

question 8

Multiple Choice

Why is it significant that other nurses evaluate the scientific merit of quantitative nursing research studies?

• A) To diversify the focus of nursing
• B) To broaden the base for nursing practice
• C) To demonstrate that nursing is a true science as well as a discipline
• D) To ensure that nursing research does not borrow from other disciplines

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Definitions:

Small Sample Size

In research, refers to a study or experiment that is conducted with a number of participants or cases that is considered insufficient to produce statistically significant results.

Self-Actualization Theory

A concept in psychological theory, particularly in humanistic psychology, positing that the ultimate goal of life is to achieve one's full potential and self-fulfillment.

Existence of Evil

The presence and influence of morally bad or harmful actions, intentions, or circumstances in the world.

Metaneeds

In Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs, these are the highest-level needs, involving self-actualization and the realization of one's potential.