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Tazate

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Which of the following is a descriptive question that a qualitative researcher most likely would ask?
 
  A) What is the nature of this phenomenon?
  B) What is the average intensity of this phenomenon?
  C) How frequently does this phenomenon occur?
  D) What is the average duration of this phenomenon?

Question 2

When is a small sample size appropriate for a research study?
 
  1. Many uncontrolled variables are present.
  2. The population is very homogenous.
  3. Small differences are expected in members of the population on the variable of interest.
  4. The population must be divided into subgroups.



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Description of phenomena is an important purpose of research. In descriptive studies, researchers count, delineate, and classify. Nurse researchers have described a wide variety of phenomena, such as patients' stress, health beliefs, and so on. Quantitative description focuses on the prevalence, size, and measurable aspects of phenomena. Qualitative researchers describe the nature, dimensions, and salience of phenomena

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Rationale 1: A large sample size is required to account for the influence of a variable that cannot be controlled on the study.
Rationale 2: In this case there is a higher likelihood of each element being very similar to the other so a small size is sufficient. It is unlikely that addition of elements to the sample would provide the researcher with additional unique data. Homogenous populations may be studied through small sample sizes.
Rationale 3: A large sample size is required to obtain sufficient elements to account for the small differences on the variable of interest.
Rationale 4: Sample size must be increased to assure inclusion of members of each of the subgroups.




Tazate

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Reply 2 on: Jul 8, 2018
Excellent


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