Author Question: When little is known about a phenomenon or the phenomenon is not clearly identified, the best type ... (Read 187 times)

Davideckstein7 · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

When little is known about a phenomenon or the phenomenon is not clearly identified, the best type of research suited to uncover this is which of the following?

A) Exploration
B) Description
C) Identification
D) Prediction

Question 2

The researcher asks another nurse to use a study instrument to score a questionnaire completed by study participants. The researcher has previously used the instrument to score the questionnaire and will compare the two results.

Which type of reliability is this researcher trying to establish? 1. Internal consistency.
2. Stability.
3. Homogeneity.
4. Equivalence.

stanleka1 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

C
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Qualitative researchers sometimes study phenomena about which little is known. In some cases, so little is known that the phenomenon has yet to be clearly identified or named or has been inadequately defined. Identification is thus necessary. Exploration (which addresses causation), predication, and description would likely be subsequent efforts.

Answer to Question 2

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Rationale 1: Internal consistency measures the extent to which all items on an instrument measure the same variable.
Rationale 2: Stability measures the consistency of a measurement over time.
Rationale 3: Homogeneity measures the degree to which sub-parts of an instrument are consistent.
Rationale 4: This scenario describes interrater or interobserver reliability. Equivalence reliability is established by the comparison of two observers measuring the same event for equivalence.