1. Research: Answer Systemic investigation designed to generate or contribute generalizable new knowledge to healthcare. The goal is to generate new knowledge about an intervention or assessmenttechnique. (Ch. 10, slide 6) 2. Evidence Based Practice (EBP): Answer Combines findings from multiple research studies that focus on the efficacy of a particular intervention or the accuracy of aspecific diagnostic procedure. It is described as the "study of studies." The goal is to synthesize existing knowledge generated from multiple researchstudies. (Ch. 10, slide 6) A conscientious, explicit, and judicious use of current best research-based evidencewhen making decisions about care of individual patients. Evolution into dominant approach for clinical decision making and core competencyfor APRNs. (Ch. 10, slide 3) 3. NursingResearch: Answer Systematic inquiry that generates knowledge about issues ofimportance to the nursing profession (Nursing theories) (Ch. 10, slide 3) 4. Hypothesis: Answer First step in the EBP process; a measurable clinical question. (Ch.10, slide 10) May be in response to need to formulate EBPs for prevention of "never events." May arise from a need for evidence to support role of APNs in specific disease ordisorder. The PICOT model aids in formulating the hypothesis. (Ch. 10, slide 11)