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Marty · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

Which research question is appropriate for a grounded theory approach?

a. How do incarcerated prisoners interact with fellow prisoners who are known pedophiles?
b. How do Native American teenage girls select a method of contraception?
c. What percent of primary education teachers also have a degree in nursing?
d. How is the total number of clinical hours in a nursing program related to National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) pass rates?

Question 2

The nurse researcher opts to use grounded theory as the research method. Which action or behavior should be avoided in such a study?

a. Following hunches about emerging patterns before data collection is completed
b. Expressing the researcher's opinions or values to the participants
c. Changing the way experiences are collected or selected after the study has been initiated
d. Expanding codes or data categories as the study progresses

jasonq · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

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A The research question is appropriate because it focuses on human interaction.
B The question does not focus on social processes related to human interactions.
C The question does not focus on social processes related to human interactions.
D The question does not focus on social processes related to human interactions.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B

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A Grounded theorists often pursue hunches as data emerge.
B Researchers want to observe participants interacting in natural social settings. Interjection of the researcher's opinions and values disrupts the natural setting.
C Emerging data can cause a researcher to change how experiences are observed or how data are collected.
D Expanding data codes and categories is expected as data emerge.