Author Question: A nurse researcher is considering using convenience sampling to choose participants in a study. The ... (Read 165 times)

PhilipSeeMore

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 561
A nurse researcher is considering using convenience sampling to choose participants in a study. The researcher must be prepared to accept which disadvantages of this sampling method? Standard Text: Select all that apply.
 
  1. This method is rarely used in nursing research.
  2. There is a greater initial monetary cost.
  3. Results may have limited generalizability.
  4. This method requires more time for participant selection.
  5. The method usually results in a biased sample.

Question 2

The nurse researcher plans to use systematic random sampling to determine participants in a study. Which components are necessary to begin this selection? Standard Text: Select all that apply.
 
  1. Population list
  2. Sampling interval
  3. Random starting point
  4. Undetermined sample size
  5. Cluster definitions


akemokai

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 347
Answer to Question 1

3, 5
Rationale 1: Convenience sampling is commonly used in nursing research.
Rationale 2: Reduced cost is a benefit of convenience sampling.
Rationale 3: The results of research on convenience sample may be generalizable only to the sample, not to the general population.
Rationale 4: Convenience sampling is used because it saves time in sample selection.
Rationale 5: Because the sample was not selected in a random manner, it is likely biased.
Global Rationale:

Answer to Question 2

1, 2, 3
Rationale 1: A list of population elements is necessary for systematic selection.
Rationale 2: A sampling interval must exist in order for systematic selection to occur.
Rationale 3: A random starting point is chosen from which the selection begins.
Rationale 4: The researcher must define the desired sample size prior to the selection.
Rationale 5: Clusters are not used in systematic random sample selection.
Global Rationale:



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
 

Did you know?

Chronic necrotizing aspergillosis has a slowly progressive process that, unlike invasive aspergillosis, does not spread to other organ systems or the blood vessels. It most often affects middle-aged and elderly individuals, spreading to surrounding tissue in the lungs. The disease often does not respond to conventionally successful treatments, and requires individualized therapies in order to keep it from becoming life-threatening.

Did you know?

As many as 20% of Americans have been infected by the fungus known as Histoplasmosis. While most people are asymptomatic or only have slight symptoms, infection can progress to a rapid and potentially fatal superinfection.

Did you know?

Bisphosphonates were first developed in the nineteenth century. They were first investigated for use in disorders of bone metabolism in the 1960s. They are now used clinically for the treatment of osteoporosis, Paget's disease, bone metastasis, multiple myeloma, and other conditions that feature bone fragility.

Did you know?

Disorders that may affect pharmacodynamics include genetic mutations, malnutrition, thyrotoxicosis, myasthenia gravis, Parkinson's disease, and certain forms of insulin-resistant diabetes mellitus.

Did you know?

There are more bacteria in your mouth than there are people in the world.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library