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kwoodring

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Prior to initiating a large-scale research study, the researcher conducts a small-scale study using similar subjects, methods, instruments, measurements, and analysis. This is done in order to
 
  a. define the conceptual framework of the study.
  b. determine the quality of the study components.
  c. link study variables to one another.
  d. provide a study design.

Question 2

In a qualitative study to describe stages of grief, the researcher asks parents who have lost a child to cancer to describe their experiences with grief at specific time intervals after their children's deaths. Which assumption will the researcher make?
 
  a. Study subjects have knowledge about theoretical concepts about grief.
  b. Study subjects understand the concept of grief.
  c. Subjects will be able to articulate their feelings coherently.
  d. Subjects will be available for data collection at specific time intervals.



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B



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