What is a characteristic of an intrinsic case study? 1. It yields a better understanding of each case. A. It yields a better understanding of each case. B. It provides a foundation to challenge a generalization. C. It does not include quantitative data. D. It can scrutinize only uncomplicated phenomena.… Read More »
Which beliefs guide the constructivist paradigm? Select all that apply. A. There are multiple realities. B. The truth is objective. C. Context does not matter as much as truth. D. The participant (subject) is an active part of the study. E. Knowledge is gained through facts. Correct Answer: A,… Read More »
Which of the following phrases would be found in a report of a quantitative study? A. “A convenience sample was chosen?” B. “The phenomenon studied was?” C. “Data were analyzed and interpreted?” D. “Researchers sought to explore the meaning of the hospital experience?” Correct Answer: A. “A… Read More »
What is a characteristic of metasynthesis? A. It is useful for triangulating research. B. It synthesizes critical masses of qualitative findings. C. It leads to higher reliability of research findings. D. It cannot be conducted on historical or case study findings. Correct Answer: B. It synthesizes critical… Read More »
Which of the following hypotheses are indicative of an experimental research design? Select all that apply. A. Frequent irrigation of Foley catheters will be positively related to urinary tract infections. B. The incidence of urinary tract infections will be greater in patients whose Foley catheters are irrigated frequently than in those whose Foley catheters… Read More »
Which of the following are consistent with the constructivist paradigm? Select all that apply. A. Subjectivism is valued. B. Natural laws exist. C. Time and place are important. D. Generalizability is valued. E. Knowledge is gained through observable facts. Correct Answers: A, C Constructivism implies that reality is constructed… Read More »
What is meant by the “fittingness” of a research study?A. Truth of findings as judged by the participants. A. Truth of findings as judged by the participants. B. The appropriateness of the interview questions posed. C. Faithfulness to everyday reality of the participants. D. The adequacy of the coding system used.… Read More »
How can qualitative outcome analysis be used? Select all that apply. A. To determine the reliability of intervention outcomes in a study. B. To confirm the applicability of clinical strategies. C. To develop interventions and then test those selected. D. To build theory. Correct Answers: B, C, D… Read More »
Which statements are part of the criteria used to judge the soundness of a stated research question? Select all that apply. A. A relationship between two or more variables. B. An operational definition of each variable. C. The nature of the population being tested. D. The possibility of empirical testing. E.… Read More »
Which paradigm provides the basis for qualitative research?A. Empirical analytical research A. Empirical analytical research B. Constructivism C. Postpositivism D. Naturalistic research Correct Answer: B. Constructivism The paradigm that provides the basis for qualitative research is constructivism. Constructivism implies that reality is constructed through human interaction. Knowledge… Read More »