Which of these titles of a research report indicates the study is ...

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Which of these titles of a research report indicates the study is qualitative, rather than quantitative?
 
  a. Predicting the treatment choice for women older than age 50 experiencing breast cancer
  b. Evaluating nursing interventions for complex oncology clinical phenomena
  c. Using virtual reality as a distraction method during chemotherapy
  d. Transcending pain during bone marrow aspiration

Question 2

Which criterion helps to determine whether the results of a qualitative study can be applied beyond the study sample or population?
 
  a. Evidence of fittingness or transferability of the findings
  b. Evidence of trustworthiness or validity of the findings
  c. Credentials and experience of the person applying the findings
  d. Statistical significance and reliability of the findings

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D

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A This title suggests a quantitative study in which statistical analysis is used.
B This title suggests a quantitative study that predicts a treatment choice.
C This title suggests a quantitative study in which virtual reality is the experimental variable.
D This title suggests a qualitative study because it describes responses to a human experience.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A

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A The findings of qualitative studies should not be applied beyond the study sample unless evidence is provided for the study's transferability or fittingness.
B Evidence of trustworthiness or validity of the findings applies to the study, only, and does not imply transferability beyond the study population.
C Although credentials of the person applying the findings are important, they do not guarantee that the application beyond the study population is appropriate.
D The statistical significance and reliability measurements of findings are characteristics of quantitative research findings.