,Can't manipulate variables, no randomization, no cause and effect, strength and
quality limited by associate nature of relationship of variables
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Cons of Correlational Research
Determining the effect of impaired physical mobility on skeletal muscle atrophy in
laboratory rats
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Example of Experimental
-Uncontrolled
Research setting→ Natural or partially controlled
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Descriptive researcher
The slanting of findings away from the truth
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, Bias
Are very abstract
At the level of Grand Nursing Theories
They explain phenomena of interest and reflect a philosophical stance.
They cannot be tested via research.
They may guide further qualitative studies.
Operational definitions are often found in these models.
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Conceptual Models/ Conceptual Frameworks
Examining the relationships among age, gender, knowledge of AIDS, and use of
condoms by college students
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Example of Correlational
Sometimes referred to as pure research. Scientific investigations conducted for the
pursuit of knowledge for knowledge's sake or for the pleasure of learning and finding
truth. Seek knowledge about health phenomena, with the hope of establishing
general scientific principles. Generate and refine theory; some findings are not useful
in practice.
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