Author Question: Which of the following best defines metasyntheses? A) Involve interpretation as well as ... (Read 53 times)

mynx · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

Which of the following best defines metasyntheses?

A) Involve interpretation as well as integration
B) Involve meta-summaries
C) Exclude studies judged to be low on trustworthiness
D) Rely primarily on phenomenological primary studies

Question 2

Closed-ended questions ask participants to choose the most appropriate answer from a set of response alternatives.

A) True
B) False

jaymee143 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

A
Feedback:
Metasyntheses are more than just summaries of prior qualitative findings (i.e., integration); they involve a discovery of essential features of a body of findings and a transformation that yields new interpretations. Metasyntheses can build upon meta-summaries, but require findings that are more interpretive, i.e., from reports that are characterized as syntheses. A researcher may decide to exclude studies in which the reported findings are not adequately supported with direct quotes from participants. In a meta-analysis systematic review, the sample consists of the primary studies that have addressed the research question, not necessarily phenomenological primary studies.

Answer to Question 2

A