Exam 6: Qualitative Approaches to Research

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In an ethnographic study titled, "How do rural Appalachian families with preschool children define and practice health?" the researcher gathered data from mothers who were identified as the primary directors of health care within the family unit. What role did the mothers have in this study?

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What is the purpose of grounded theory?

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Question 22

The nurse researcher has opted to use grounded theory as the research method. Compared with phenomenologic research, which data-gathering technique is unique to grounded theory research?

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Question 23

Which criteria are used to judge a qualitative study's scientific rigor? (Select all that apply.)

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When reading a report of a phenomenologic study, the nurse finds direct quotes from the participants threaded throughout the narrative. What is the significance of this observation?

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Question 25

Which qualitative research approach is used by researchers for the purpose of theory building?

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Question 26

Which feature is characteristic of the grounded theory method of qualitative research?

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In an ethnographic study titled, "How do rural Appalachian families with preschool children define and practice health?" the researcher gathered data from mothers who were identified as the primary directors of health care within the family unit. What role did the mothers have in this study?

What is the purpose of grounded theory?

The nurse researcher has opted to use grounded theory as the research method. Compared with phenomenologic research, which data-gathering technique is unique to grounded theory research?

Which criteria are used to judge a qualitative study's scientific rigor? (Select all that apply.)

When reading a report of a phenomenologic study, the nurse finds direct quotes from the participants threaded throughout the narrative. What is the significance of this observation?

Which qualitative research approach is used by researchers for the purpose of theory building?

Which feature is characteristic of the grounded theory method of qualitative research?

Integrating Research, Evidence-Based Practice, and Quality Improvement Processes

Research Questions, Hypotheses, and Clinical Questions

Gathering and Appraising the Literature

Theoretical Frameworks for Research

Introduction to Qualitative Research

Appraising Qualitative Research

Introduction to Quantitative Research

Experimental and Quasi-Experimental Designs

Nonexperimental Designs

Systematic Reviews and Clinical Practice Guidelines

Sampling

Legal and Ethical Issues

Data Collection Methods

Reliability and Validity

Data Analysis: Descriptive and Inferential Statistics

Understanding Research Findings

Appraising Quantitative Research

Strategies and Tools for Developing an Evidence-Based Practice

Developing an Evidence-Based Practice

Quality Improvement

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