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nelaaney

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on: Jul 8, 2018
How is the number of subjects for participation determined for a qualitative study?
 
  a. Data are collected from new subjects until data saturation is reached.
  b. The number of subjects is the number available at a specific location.
  c. The number of subjects is the number available within the researcher's specified time frame.
  d. A power analysis of data collected in a pilot study is used to determine the number.

Question 2

In which of these circumstances should a nurse researcher select a qualitative research design instead of a quantitative design?
 
  a. The time for data collection is limited.
  b. The research question is clinical in nature.
  c. The goal is to view the phenomenon in the same way as those who experience it.
  d. The researcher is a novice with minimal experience in scientific problem solving.


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kjo;oj

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Reply #1 on: Jul 8, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A

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A Researchers generally continue to recruit participants until they have reached data saturation, which means that nothing new is emerging from the interviews.
B At times the researcher may have to locate additional subjects at various locations until saturation is achieved.
C The number of subjects is not related to time frame because data will need to be collected until saturation is reached.
D Power analysis is used to determine sample size in quantitative research studies.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C

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A Some qualitative studies take extended times to complete.
B Both qualitative and quantitative research designs may be used to answer research questions that are clinical in nature.
C This describes qualitative research designs. The interpretive, naturalistic approach values the lived experience from the perspectives of participants and informants.
D Novice researchers are challenged by both qualitative and quantitative research studies.


nelaaney

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Reply 2 on: Jul 8, 2018
Excellent

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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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