This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer

Author Question: Which of the following statements are true statements about qualitative research methodology? ... (Read 267 times)

K@

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 608
Which of the following statements are true statements about qualitative research methodology? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Qualitative researchers develop questions and then determine which philosophical approach to use to answer the question.
  b. Qualitative analyses involve using words rather than numbers as the basis of analysis.
  c. Because the methods used for sampling, data gathering, and analysis are more flexible for qualitative research than for quantitative research, qualitative research is considered a less rigorous approach to nursing research.
  d. As with quantitative research, qualitative researchers are not able to modify sampling and data gathering processes once the study begins, since this leads to problems with internal validity.

Question 2

If a researcher decides to transcribe a recorded one-hour interview or focus group in order to better understand her data, she might need to spend up to how much time creating a verbatim transcript?
 
  a. 1 hour
  b. 2 hours
  c. 4 hours
  d. 6 hours



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

kingdude89

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 336
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, B
Qualitative researchers typically first do a literature search and develop their research question and then determine which philosophical approach (e.g., ethnography, phenomenology) needs to be used to address the research question. Note that some qualitative researchers will defer the review of literature until after data collection to avoid biasing their analysis and data interpretation. In qualitative research, narratives (transcriptions of respondents' stories about their experiences) and written observations are analyzed for themes and patterns. Although strict positivists would argue that qualitative methodology is less rigorous than quantitative approaches to research, most nursing researchers believe that qualitative research employs the same careful skills in analytical reasoning and is as rigorous in seeking knowledge about human experience. Internal validity is not a criteria applied to qualitative research. In qualitative approaches, data analysis begins as data are gathered and insights may suggest the need to modify the original methodology. Such changes, however, need to be supported with a clear rationale.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Verbatim transcription of a 1-hour interview or focus group may require up to 6 hours.





 

Did you know?

There are actually 60 minerals, 16 vitamins, 12 essential amino acids, and three essential fatty acids that your body needs every day.

Did you know?

Drug abusers experience the following scenario: The pleasure given by their drug (or drugs) of choice is so strong that it is difficult to eradicate even after years of staying away from the substances involved. Certain triggers may cause a drug abuser to relapse. Research shows that long-term drug abuse results in significant changes in brain function that persist long after an individual stops using drugs. It is most important to realize that the same is true of not just illegal substances but alcohol and tobacco as well.

Did you know?

Egg cells are about the size of a grain of sand. They are formed inside of a female's ovaries before she is even born.

Did you know?

A serious new warning has been established for pregnant women against taking ACE inhibitors during pregnancy. In the study, the risk of major birth defects in children whose mothers took ACE inhibitors during the first trimester was nearly three times higher than in children whose mothers didn't take ACE inhibitors. Physicians can prescribe alternative medications for pregnant women who have symptoms of high blood pressure.

Did you know?

The U.S. Pharmacopeia Medication Errors Reporting Program states that approximately 50% of all medication errors involve insulin.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library