Author Question: When developing a theory, a nurse researcher uses theoretical sampling to do which of the following? ... (Read 29 times)

appyboo · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

When developing a theory, a nurse researcher uses theoretical sampling to do which of the following?

A) To find cases that meet a predetermined criterion of importance
B) To learn from the most unusual and extreme informants
C) To gain new informants via referrals from other informants
D) To choose sampling groups that will further the emerging conceptualization

Question 2

If a researcher wanted to determine how well a prenatal program was meeting its objectives of reducing rates of low birth weight and improving rates of breastfeeding, the research would be a(n):

A) Survey
B) Evaluation
C) Methodologic study
D) Secondary analysis

Carliemb17 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

D
Feedback:
The objective of theoretical sampling is to discover categories and their properties and to offer new insights about interrelationships that occur in the substantive theory. Groups are chosen for their relevance in furthering the emerging conceptualization. These groups are not chosen before the research begins but only as they are needed for their theoretical relevance in developing emerging categories. Criterion sampling involves studying cases that meet a predetermined criterion of importance. Extreme (deviant) case sampling provides opportunities for learning from the most unusual and extreme informants (e.g., outstanding successes and notable failures). Snowball sampling is a method in which early participants recommend or refer additional participants.

Answer to Question 2

B