Which feature is characteristic of the grounded theory method of ...

[kshipps]

Which feature is characteristic of the grounded theory method of qualitative research?
 
  a. Data gathering and data analysis occur simultaneously.
  b. The researcher has also experienced the phenomenon being studied.
  c. A grounded theory study is based on only a single research question.
  d. Participants in a grounded theory study must experience the phenomenon currently, during the study.

Question 2

When reading a report of a phenomenologic study, the nurse finds direct quotes from the participants threaded throughout the narrative. What is the significance of this observation?
 
  a. The researcher is supporting the study's findings.
  b. The researcher is attempting to make the report more personal.
  c. The technique violates the protection of human subjects.
  d. The technique ensures that the proper level of data saturation has been reached.

[nixon_s]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

Feedback
A Data analysis and data gathering occur simultaneously. Emerging patterns are identified by the researcher.
B The researcher does not need to have experienced the phenomenon of interest.
C Grounded theory studies often have multiple questions as the data emerge.
D Study participants do not have to be currently experiencing the phenomenon. The participants can provide a present account of a past experience.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A

Feedback
A Direct quotes allow the reader to evaluate what the participants said and how the researcher labeled what was said.
B Using quotes is not a researcher's attempt to make a report personal. Using direct quotes in consistent with phenomenologic method.
C Using direct quotes does not violate human subject rights as long as the researcher does not cite the participant's real name.
D Use of direct quotes is a part of data reporting and not related to data saturation.

[kshipps]

Excellent

[Sarahjh]

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