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Clinical Research Quiz 2 pt 1

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Accidental sampling   form of convenience sampling  
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Cluster sampling   successive random sampling of (broad groups) [instead of individuals] units, e.g. states, cities, census tracts, households; can be selected by simple or stratified methods; type of PROBABILITY SAMPLING  
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Confirming cases    
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Convenience sampling   uses the most conveniently available people as study participants; type of NONPROBABILITY SAMPLING; WEAKEST FORM OF SAMPLING  
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Criterion sampling   purposive sampling approach used by qualitative researchers involving selecting cases that meet a predetermined criterion of importance  
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Critical case sampling   sampling approach used by qualitative researchers involving the purposeful selection of cases that are especially important or illustrative  
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Data saturation   sampling to point at which no new info is obtained & redundancy is achieved  
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Disconfirming cases   concept used in QUALITATIVE RESEARCH concerning a case that challenges the researchers' conceptualizations; sometimes used in a sampling strategy  
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Disproportionate sampling design   when comparisons are sought btw strata of greatly unequal size, additional subjects may be selected from small strata so that analysis procedures can be conducted; type of stratified random sampling (weighting is then done)  
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Effect size   statistical expression of magnitude of the relationship btw 2 variables, or t/ magnitude of the difference btw groups; it expresses t/ strength of relationships among research variables  
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Element   the most basic unit about which info is collected (e.g. humans in nsg research)  
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Eligibility/Inclusion criteria   criteria the specifies population characteristics  
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Exclusion criteria   characteristics that subjects must NOT possess  
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Extreme (deviant) case sampling   sampling approach used by QUALITATIVE RESEARCH involving purposeful selection of the most extreme or unusual cases  
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Homogeneous sampling   if population is relatively homogenous, a small sample may be adequate  
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Intensity sampling   sampling approach used by QUALITATIVE RESEARCHERS involving the purposeful selection of intense (but not extreme) cases  
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Key informant   person knowledgeable about the phenomenon of research interest and who is willing to share information and insights with the researcher (often an ethnographer)  
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Margin of error    
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Maximum variation sampling   QUALITATIVE RESERACHERS involving purposeful selection of cases with a wide range of variation  
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Multistage sampling   sampling strategy that proceeds through a set of stages form larger to smaller sampling units, (i.e. from states, to census tracts, to households); probability and nonprobability may be used ex: you may select states, but randomize census, etc.)  
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Nominated sampling   sampling method in which researchers ask early informants to make referrals to other potential participants  
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Nonprobability sampling   sampling where elements are selected by nonrandom methods; there’s no way to estimate the probability that each element has of being included; rarely represent population  
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Nonresponse bias   difference btw participants & those who declined to participate (in longitudinal study, attrition bias should be reported)  
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Population   entire aggregation of cases in which a researcher is interested  
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Power analysis   statistical procedure for estimating either the likelihood of committing a Type II error or sample size requirements; in QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH; the larger the sample, the more representative of the population  
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Probability sampling   sampling involving random selection of elements; the only viable method of obtaining representative samples  
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Proportionate sampling design   subjects selected in proportion to the size of the stratum in the population; in stratified random sampling; type of PROBABILITY SAMPLING  
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Purposive (purposeful) sampling/Judgmental sampling   based on the belief that researchers’ knowledge about the population can be used to hand-pick sample members; type of NONPROBABILITY SAMPLING  
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Quota sampling   one in which the researcher identifies population strata & determines how many participants are needed form each stratum; type of NONPROBABILITY SAMPLING  
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Random sampling   involves a selection process in which each element in the population has an equal, independent chance of being selected; with PROBABILITY SAMPLING  
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Representative sample   one whose key characteristic closely approximate those of the population  
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Response rate   rate of participation in a study, calculated by dividing the number of people participating by the number of people sampled  
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Sample size   the larger the sample, the more representative of the population; QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH  
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Sampling in QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH   the process of selecting a portion of the population to represent the entire population  
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Sampling in QUALITATIVE RESEARCH   concerned w/ measuring attributes & relationships in a population & representative sample is needed; initial and later considerations  
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Sampling bias   systematic over-representation or under-representation of some segment of the population in terms of a characteristic relevant to the research question  
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Sampling design   classified as either probability of nonprobability  
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Sampling error   differences btw population values and sample values  
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Sampling frame   in a simple random sampling, t/ technical name for the list of elements from which the sample will be chosen (i.e. table of random numbers; computer program)  
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Sampling interval   the standard distance btw elements chosen for the sample  
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Sampling plan   specifies in advance how participants are to be selected & how many to include; in QUANTITATIVE RESEARCH  
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Screening instrument   brief interview or form to determine whether a prospective subject meets all eligibility criteria for the study; need to gain cooperation of those who are eligible  
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Simple random sampling   a type of sample selection using a sampling frame, giving each element an equal & independent chance of being selected  
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Snowball sampling/Network sampling/Chain sampling   early sample members are asked to identify & refer other people who meet the eligibility criteria; a type of CONVENIENCE SAMPLING; weakest form of sampling  
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Strata   mutually exclusive segments of a population established by one or more characteristics (i.e. all RNs in the US, or 3 strata <30yo, 30-45, and >45  
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Stratified random sampling   the population is 1st divided into 2 or more strata & then the appropriate nmber of elements are selected randomly from each stratum; type of PROBABILITY SAMPLING  
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Subgroup effect   the differential effect of the independent variable on the dependent variable for various subsets of the sample  
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Systematic sampling   involves selection of every _th case from a list or group; yield essentially same results as simple random sampling by involves far less work  
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Theoretical sampling   informants who can best contribute to the evolving theory; type of QUALITATY TRADITION  
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Theory-based sampling    
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Typical case sampling    
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Volunteer sampling    
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Weighting   process of making adjustments to arrive at the best estimates of the overall population values; type of stratified random sampling  
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Steps in sampling in quantitative studies   -identify population  
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-specify eligibility criteria    
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-specify sampling plan    
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-recruit sample    
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additional term: Type I error   rejecting null hypothesis when it's true  
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additional term: Type II error   accepting null hypothesis when it's false  
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Audio computer-assisted self-interview (audio-CASI)   an approach to collecting self-report data in which respondents listen to questions being read over headphones, and respond by entering info directly onto a computer  
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Back translation   the translation of a translated text back into the original language, so that original and back-translated versions can be compared as means of enhancing semantic equivalence  
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Biophysiologic measures   info used for creating independent variables, and for measuring outcomes  
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-in vivo measurements: done directly in or on living organism (i.e. measuring oxygen sats, BP, temp)    
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-in vitro measurements: done outside organism's body (measuring serum potassium concentration)    
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Computer-assisted personal interview (CAPI)   in-person interviewing in which the interviewer reads questions from, and enters responses onto, a laptop computer  
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Computer-assisted telephone interview (CATI)   interviewing done over phone in which interviewer reads questions from, and enters responses onto, a computer  
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Data collection plan   a plan or description for the gathering of info to address a research problem  
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Data collection protocols   the formal procedures researchers develop to guide the collection of data in a standardized fashion  
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“Going native”   a pitfall in ethnographic research wherein a researcher becomes emotionally involved w/ participants & therefore loses the ability to observe objectively  
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Instrument   device used to collect data (i.e. questionnaire, test, observation schedule)  
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Manipulation check   in EXPERIMENTAL STUDIES, a test to assess whether the manipulation was implemented or experienced as intended  
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Norms   the "normal" value on the measure for a specified population, and thus offer a built-in comparison  
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Objectivity   extent to which independent researchers would arrive at similar judgments or conclusions (i.e. judgments not biased by personal values or beliefs)  
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Observation    
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Observer biases    
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Obtrusiveness    
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Pretest   t/ trial administration of a newly developed instrument to identify problems or assess time requirements; done in data collection  
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Qualitizing data   quantitative data that has undergone process of being interpreted in a qualitative manner  
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Quantifiability    
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Quantitizing data   qualitative data that has undergone process of being coded and analyzed quantitatively  
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Records    
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Reflexivity   in qualitative studies, critical self-reflection about one's own biases, preferences, and preconceptions  
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Self-report   method of collecting data that involves a direct verbal report of information by the person who is being studied (i.e. by interview or questionnaire)  
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Structure    
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Training manual   a manual that normally includes background materials (i.e. the study aims), general instructions, specific instructions, and copies of all data forms  
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*additional term: Likert scale   consists of several declarative items that express a viewpoint on a topic (i.e. state degree of agreement or disagreement of opinion; rank your pain)  
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