NATIONAL OPEN UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA
Plot 91, Cadastral Zone, Nnamdi Azikwe Express Way, Jabi, Abuja, FCT
Faculty of Health Sciences
Department of Nursing Sciences
November 2018 Examination
COURSE CODE: NSS407
COURSE TITLE: Research Methods in Nursing
COURSE UNIT: 3 Credit Units
TIME ALLOWED: 3 Hours
TOTAL MARKS: 70 Marks
INSTRUCTION: Answer All the Questions
1(a) Define the term ‘’literature review’’ (2marks)
(b) Outline eight (8) reasons for reviewing literature in nursing research (8marks)
(c) Describe the types of probability sampling methods. (10marks)
2. Research design is the blueprint of research.
(a) Define the term research design. (2marks)
(b) State the purposes of research design. (3marks)
(c ) Describe the determinants of choice of research design. (5marks)
(d) Discuss the steps in experimental design. (10marks)
3a. Interview is an important research instrument. Discuss (15marks)
3b. Describe human right protection in nursing research (6marks)
3c. Outline factors which enhance the utilization of research finding in nursing. (4marks)
3d. Outline barriers to the utilization of research findings in nursing. (5marks)
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