What are ethical concerns for qualitative researchers? Select all that apply. A. Because the study emerges over time, the researcher may not anticipate and inform the participants of a potential threat. B. To maintain a naturalistic environment for interviews, formal documents such as consent forms are not used. C. Because there are so… Read More »
The nurse develops the following hypothesis: Elderly women receive less aggressive treatment for breast cancer than do younger women. Which variable would be considered to be the dependent variable? A. Degree of treatment received. B. Age of the patient. C. Type of cancer being treated. D. Use of inpatient treatment. … Read More »
What does a critique of a research study always include? Select all that apply. A. Determining its strengths and weaknesses. B. Researching similar studies. C. Using critical reading skills. D. Explaining your own personal opinions. Correct Answers: A, C Reading a single article can act as a springboard… Read More »
The nurse develops the following hypothesis: Elderly women receive less aggressive treatment for breast cancer than do younger women. Which variable would be considered to be the independent variable? A. Degree of treatment received. B. Age of the patient. C. Type of cancer being treated. D. Use of inpatient treatment. … Read More »
Which of the following is most accurate regarding the grounded-theory method? A. Data is collected using an etic perspective. B. It is a process of constructing human experience. C. Secondary sources are sometimes used. D. It is an inductive approach. Correct Answer: D. It is an inductive approach. Grounded… Read More »
For which of the following research questions would qualitative methods be most appropriate? A. Which pain medications decrease the need for sleep medication in elderly patients? B. What is the meaning of health for migrant farm-worker women? C. Under what conditions does a decubitus ulcer heal most quickly? D. How does… Read More »
The following are considered steps in the qualitative research process, A. Literature review? A. Literature review B. Hypothesis C. Sample D. Data collection Correct Answer: B. Hypothesis A hypothesis is the tool of quantitative studies and is only found in such studies. A hypothesis states the predictions about… Read More »
What is the term used for the coding and clustering of data to form categories in the grounded-theory method? A. Theoretical sampling B. Constant-comparative method C. Emic method D. Metasynthesis Correct Answer: B. Constant-comparative method Constant comparative analysis is an analytical process used in GT for coding… Read More »
Which of the following could be considered the “context” of a study? Select all that apply. A. Cultural understandings and beliefs of study participants. B. The physical setting of the study. C. The sample selected for the study. D. The number of subjects in the study. E. The research design used.… Read More »
Which of the following phrases would be found in a report of a qualitative study? A. “The hypothesis of this study is?” B. “Perceived pain was measured using the Abbott pain scale?” C. “The control group received no instruction?” D. “Subjects were asked to relate their perceptions of pain?” … Read More »