How are findings from qualitative studies used to add to the body of nursing knowledge?
a. Findings are useful only for describing study subjects.
b. Findings may be generalized to a wide variety of population groups.
c. Findings provide a broad overview from which meaning is derived.
d. Findings reveal meanings that can be used to develop theory.
Question 2
While reviewing transcripts of interviews conducted for a qualitative study, the researcher appraises the data for congruence with the philosophical perspective of the study. This is an example of
a. perspective.
b. reliability.
c. rigor.
d. validity.
human body
Transformation of a Women's Body During Pregnancy
Dermatomes of body, posterior view
These findings are from Colby and Kohlberg's long-term longitudinal study
Water and Body Fluids