Question 1

A researcher uses at least two different perspectives to converge into a unique perspective on the topic.This is an example of

Accepted Answer

A)  perspective. 
B)  triangulation. 
C)  reliability. 
D)  validity. 
A)  perspective. 
B)  triangulation. 
C)  reliability. 
D)  validity.

Question 2

A researcher identifies a socioeconomic group of people to study.After developing a rapport with key members of the group,getting information about group members from the key members,and spending time working among group members,the researcher prepares a written report about the group based on this experience.Which type of qualitative research does this represent?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ethnographic 
B)  Grounded theory 
C)  Historical 
D)  Phenomenological 
A)  Ethnographic 
B)  Grounded theory 
C)  Historical 
D)  Phenomenological

Question 3

Which qualitative research tradition has been used most frequently to study areas in which little previous research has been conducted and to gain a new viewpoint in familiar areas of research?

Accepted Answer

A)  Phenomenological research 
B)  Grounded theory 
C)  Ethnographic research 
D)  Exploratory-descriptive qualitative research 
A)  Phenomenological research 
B)  Grounded theory 
C)  Ethnographic research 
D)  Exploratory-descriptive qualitative research

Question 4

When gathering data for a study using observational methods,it is important for the data collector to

Accepted Answer

A)  be observant of all that is done,said,and unsaid. 
B)  direct subjects by setting the stage through structured questions. 
C)  record those actions and words that are related to the focus of the study. 
D)  participate directly with subjects to better understand them. 
A)  be observant of all that is done,said,and unsaid. 
B)  direct subjects by setting the stage through structured questions. 
C)  record those actions and words that are related to the focus of the study. 
D)  participate directly with subjects to better understand them.

Question 5

When appraising a study in which data was collected by interview,the reviewer will assess for

Accepted Answer

A)  adequate length of time for each interview. 
B)  evidence that prompts were not used to encourage responses. 
C)  use of clinical setting for conducting interviews. 
D)  utilization of payment for participation of subjects. 
A)  adequate length of time for each interview. 
B)  evidence that prompts were not used to encourage responses. 
C)  use of clinical setting for conducting interviews. 
D)  utilization of payment for participation of subjects.

Question 6

What is true about grounded theory research?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is a method used to quantify theoretical constructs in theory development. 
B)  It is used to further research in areas where much concrete data is already known. 
C)  Study designs use a theoretical basis to develop the research questions. 
D)  Theory is developed from the data collected during the research. 
A)  It is a method used to quantify theoretical constructs in theory development. 
B)  It is used to further research in areas where much concrete data is already known. 
C)  Study designs use a theoretical basis to develop the research questions. 
D)  Theory is developed from the data collected during the research.

Question 7

Which is an example of an etic approach in an ethnographic study?

Accepted Answer

A)  A longitudinal study examining individual immigrants' attitudes about health care 
B)  A study about African tribal women and their feelings about HIV prevention 
C)  A study comparing various ethnic groups' folk health practices 
D)  A study of differences between BSN- and AND-prepared nurses' attitudes about health care 
A)  A longitudinal study examining individual immigrants' attitudes about health care 
B)  A study about African tribal women and their feelings about HIV prevention 
C)  A study comparing various ethnic groups' folk health practices 
D)  A study of differences between BSN- and AND-prepared nurses' attitudes about health care

Question 8

A researcher wishes to understand how inner-city Somali immigrants adapt healthcare practices into their experiences with the U.S.healthcare system.Which type of study approach will the researcher use?

Accepted Answer

A)  Descriptive-qualitative 
B)  Ethnographic 
C)  Grounded theory 
D)  Phenomenological 
A)  Descriptive-qualitative 
B)  Ethnographic 
C)  Grounded theory 
D)  Phenomenological

A researcher uses at least two different perspectives to converge into a unique perspective on the topic.This is an example of

Which qualitative research tradition has been used most frequently to study areas in which little previous research has been conducted and to gain a new viewpoint in familiar areas of research?

When gathering data for a study using observational methods,it is important for the data collector to

When appraising a study in which data was collected by interview,the reviewer will assess for

What is true about grounded theory research?

Which is an example of an etic approach in an ethnographic study?

A researcher wishes to understand how inner-city Somali immigrants adapt healthcare practices into their experiences with the U.S.healthcare system.Which type of study approach will the researcher use?

Introduction to Nursing Research and Its Importance in Building an Evidence-Based Practice

Introduction to Quantitative Research

Examining Ethics in Nursing Research

Examining Research Problems, Purposes, and Hypotheses

Understanding and Critically Appraising the Literature Review

Understanding Theory and Research Frameworks

Clarifying Quantitative Research Designs

Examining Populations and Samples in Research

Clarifying Measurement and Data Collection in Quantitative Research

Understanding Statistics in Research

Critical Appraisal of Quantitative and Qualitative Research for Nursing Practice

Building an Evidence-Based Nursing Practice

Introduction to Additional Research Methodologies in Nursing: Mixed Methods and Outcomes Research

Filters

Exam 3: Introduction to Qualitative Research

A researcher uses at least two different perspectives to converge into a unique perspective on the topic.This is an example of

Which qualitative research tradition has been used most frequently to study areas in which little previous research has been conducted and to gain a new viewpoint in familiar areas of research?

When gathering data for a study using observational methods,it is important for the data collector to

When appraising a study in which data was collected by interview,the reviewer will assess for

What is true about grounded theory research?

Which is an example of an etic approach in an ethnographic study?

A researcher wishes to understand how inner-city Somali immigrants adapt healthcare practices into their experiences with the U.S.healthcare system.Which type of study approach will the researcher use?

Introduction to Nursing Research and Its Importance in Building an Evidence-Based Practice

Introduction to Quantitative Research

Examining Ethics in Nursing Research

Examining Research Problems, Purposes, and Hypotheses

Understanding and Critically Appraising the Literature Review

Understanding Theory and Research Frameworks

Clarifying Quantitative Research Designs

Examining Populations and Samples in Research

Clarifying Measurement and Data Collection in Quantitative Research

Understanding Statistics in Research

Critical Appraisal of Quantitative and Qualitative Research for Nursing Practice

Building an Evidence-Based Nursing Practice

Introduction to Additional Research Methodologies in Nursing: Mixed Methods and Outcomes Research

Filters