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A qualitative researcher might use which of the following statements to describe the rigor in a proposed study?
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“After the data are collected, strict adherence to approved analysis will be conducted, objectivity will be maintained, and findings will be reported accurately.”
b. “I have carefully researched all literature on this topic and am planning consistent, thorough analysis of the data, collected from as many subjects as it takes to reach saturation.” c. “My sample size alone demonstrates the rigor applied to this study.” d. “My study is based on solid theory and, when completed, will lead to a deeper understanding of this topic.” ANS: B The researcher of a qualitative problem applies rigor to the study, just as a quantitative researcher would. The methods are different and not concrete, but findings help gain insights into many problems related to nursing. The statement “After the data are collected, strict adherence to approved analysis will be conducted, objectivity will be maintained, and findings will be reported accurately” is much more likely to come from a quantitative researcher |
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There are many different approaches to qualitative research. What is one common thread that is evident in all types?
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All come out of a sociological tradition. b. Each type of qualitative research looks at the “lived experience” of the subjects. c. The process in each kind is a little like working a puzzle and putting pieces together to make it whole. d. They are all seeking to make sense of historical events. ANS: C The reasoning process used in qualitative research involves perceptually putting pieces together to make them whole. Qualitative research comes from traditions of many different disciplines. The reasoning process used in qualitative research involves perceptually putting pieces together to make them whole. Phenomenological, a type of qualitative research, describes experiences as they are lived. The reasoning process used in qualitative research involves perceptually putting pieces together to make them whole. |
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The grounded theory method is concerned with:
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developing theories and hypotheses. b. establishing an emic perspective of research. c. providing validity checks for constructs. d. testing theories and hypotheses. ANS: A Theory developed from grounded theory research is “grounded” in the data from which it was derived. An emic perception of research is part of an ethnographic perspective. Theory developed from grounded theory research is “grounded” in the data from which it was derived. Validity checks for constructs are not the concern of grounded theory research. Theory developed from grounded theory research is “grounded” in the data from which it was derived. |
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Data collection in many types of qualitative studies is considered complete when:
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the researcher reaches a point of where no new information is collected and theoretical ideas seem complete. b. more than 15 subjects have provided information. c. the researcher cannot find any additional potential subjects who fit the criteria for the study. d. the researcher runs out of time or resources. ANS: A The decision to stop seeking new subjects is made when the researcher ceases learning new information or theoretical ideas seem complete. There is no “magic” number of subjects in a qualitative study. The decision to stop seeking new subjects is made when the researcher ceases learning new information or theoretical ideas seem complete. |
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Qualitative research is based on which of the following?
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A philosophy that all phenomena have antecedent causes b. Logical positivist paradigm c. Objective reality d. The belief that multiple “truths” and “realities” exist ANS: D Qualitative approaches embrace the belief that there is not a single reality. Reality is different for each person and changes over time. This is not a basis for qualitative research. Qualitative approaches embrace the belief that there is not a single reality. Reality is different for each person and changes over time. Logical positivist paradigm is connected to quantitative research. Qualitative approaches embrace the belief that there is not a single reality. Reality is different for each person and changes over time. |
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External criticism of documents used in historical research asks which of the following questions?
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Are the documents real or fraudulent? b. Are the eyewitnesses who provided the information still living? c. Is the document well known? d. Is the information in the document interesting? ANS: A External criticism determines the validity of source material. Although it might be useful to know whether or not the writers of the document are living, this does not relate to external criticism. External criticism determines the validity of source material. If the document is well known, the researcher might have more information about it, but in and of itself that does not provide external criticism. External criticism determines the validity of source material. Whether the document is interesting is up to the researcher and the needs of the study. External criticism determines the validity of source material. |
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The purpose of ethnographic research is to:
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describe experiences as they are lived. b. examine events of the past. c. observe and document interactions within a culture. d. study phenomena that contribute to theory development. ANS: C Ethnographic research was developed by anthropologists as a mechanism for studying cultures. Phenomenological research attempts to capture the “lived experience” of study participants. Ethnographic research was developed by anthropologists as a mechanism for studying cultures. |
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The sentence, “The purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between health beliefs and breast self-examination,” would most likely be found in which section of a research report?
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Discussion b. Introduction c. Methods d. Results ANS: B The introduction section of a research report identifies the nature and scope of the problem being investigated and justifies the conduct of the study. The discussion section tells the reader what the researcher thinks about the results of the analysis. The introduction section of a research report identifies the nature and scope of the problem being investigated and justifies the conduct of the study. |
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Pilot studies are done for which reason?
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Pilot studies are done for which reason?
a. Conceptualize the project b. Develop and refining a planned study c. Generalize findings to a population d. Identify gaps in knowledge ANS: B A pilot study is developed similarly to a proposed study to test the research process before implementation of the full study. This allows for development and refinement of the research plan. The pilot study is based on the same methodology as the bigger project; it would already have been developed conceptually. |
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The main reason for not including qualitative studies in reviews for evidence-based practice is:
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that it is difficult to evaluate qualitative studies. b. that many topics do not have qualitative studies available. c. the lack of rigor in qualitative research. d. that there are not enough qualitative researchers. ANS: A The main reason for the exclusion of qualitative studies in the review of literature for evidence-based practice is that the criteria for judging the quality of such studies are not well documented. This is a true statement, but not the reason for lack of inclusion of all qualitative studies. The main reason for the exclusion of qualitative studies in the review of literature for evidence-based practice is that the criteria for judging the quality of such studies are not well documented. There is rigor in qualitative studies; it is just different from quantitative ones. The main reason for the exclusion of qualitative studies in the review of literature for evidence-based practice is that the criteria for judging the quality of such studies are not well documen |
