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ishan

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There are many different approaches to qualitative research. What is one common thread that is evident in all types?
 
  a. All come out of a sociological tradition.
  b. Each type of qualitative research looks at the lived experience of the subjects.
  c. The process in each kind is a little like working a puzzle and putting pieces together to make it whole.
  d. They are all seeking to make sense of historical events.

Question 2

A qualitative researcher might use which of the following statements to describe the rigor in a proposed study?
 
  a. After the data are collected, strict adherence to approved analysis will be conducted, objectivity will be maintained, and findings will be reported accurately.
  b. I have carefully researched all literature on this topic and am planning consistent, thorough analysis of the data, collected from as many subjects as it takes to reach saturation.
  c. My sample size alone demonstrates the rigor applied to this study.
  d. My study is based on solid theory and, when completed, will lead to a deeper understanding of this topic.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: C
The reasoning process used in qualitative research involves perceptually putting pieces together to make them whole.
Qualitative research comes from traditions of many different disciplines. The reasoning process used in qualitative research involves perceptually putting pieces together to make them whole.
Phenomenological, a type of qualitative research, describes experiences as they are lived. The reasoning process used in qualitative research involves perceptually putting pieces together to make them whole.
Historical research meets this definition, but it is not the goal of all qualitative research. The reasoning process used in qualitative research involves perceptually putting pieces together to make them whole.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
The researcher of a qualitative problem applies rigor to the study, just as a quantitative researcher would. The methods are different and not concrete, but findings help gain insights into many problems related to nursing.
The statement After the data are collected, strict adherence to approved analysis will be conducted, objectivity will be maintained, and findings will be reported accurately is much more likely to come from a quantitative researcher because often qualitative researchers must use the data to help drive the analysis. The researcher of a qualitative problem applies rigor to the study, just as a quantitative researcher would. The methods are different and not concrete, but findings help gain insights into many problems related to nursing.
Sample size is not a particular concern of the qualitative researcher and does not guarantee a study's usefulness. The researcher of a qualitative problem applies rigor to the study, just as a quantitative researcher would. The methods are different and not concrete, but findings help gain insights into many problems related to nursing.
The researcher who states My study is based on solid theory and, when completed, will lead to a deeper understanding of this topic does appear to be describing a qualitative study, but is offering less evidence of rigor than the researcher's response in answer A. The researcher of a qualitative problem applies rigor to the study, just as a quantitative researcher would. The methods are different and not concrete, but findings help gain insights into many problems related to nursing.



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