Planning as a step in the quantitative research process ends when ...

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Planning as a step in the quantitative research process ends when the data collection has begun. Which is the true statement about planning in the qualitative research process?
 
  a. Since sample size is not usually decided upon ahead of time, there is no practical reward to planning the qualitative research study ahead of time.
  b. There is no planning in the qualitative research process; it all emanates from the data collected.
  c. Everything about a qualitative study is planned ahead of time, except for analysis of the data.
  d. The researcher may adapt strategies for data collection or analysis well into the study.

Question 2

The Magnet Program represents a credentialing process, whereby organizations of quality are recognized. What does the Magnet Recognition Program require, relative to research and evidence-based practice? (Select all that apply.)
 
  a. Nurses will participate in the institutional review process.
  b. Nursing research will be a budget line item.
  c. Only nurse researchers will conduct clinical research.
  d. The institution will keep track of nursing research projects in progress and recently completed.
  e. Care applied to patients will be, in a large part, supported by research.

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Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
A data collection plan details how the researcher will implement the study. The plan for collecting data is specific to the study being conducted and requires that the researcher consider some of the more common elements of research, mapping out procedures ahead of time. This extensive planning increases the accuracy of the data collected and the validity of the study findings. In qualitative methods, however, the researcher may adapt the data collection or analysis strategies during the study.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, D
Approval for Magnet status is obtained through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). The Magnet Recognition Program recognizes evidence-based practice as a way to improve the quality of patient care and revitalize the nursing environment. Selection criteria for Magnet status that require health care agencies to promote the conduct of research and the use of research evidence in practice follow. Some of its point items are availability of current literature, dissemination of current literature, application of current literature to practice, nurse involvement in the institutional review process, research consultants actively involved in mentorship, budget line items for nursing research, tracking of all nursing research activities in progress, and education that has changed practice.

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