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karlynnae

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Which of the following factors do not influence saturation of data and therefore sample size in a qualitative study?
 
  a. Quality of the data
  b. Randomization of the sample
  c. Scope of the study
  d. Study design

Question 2

Which of the following can be measured using direct measures?
 
  a. Age, gender, height, and weight
  b. Anxiety and coping
  c. Opinions and feelings
  d. Personality and hardiness



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Answer to Question 1

ANS: B
Randomization of the data is a concern for quantitative research designs. All other choices are concerns for saturation of data in qualitative research.
Quality of data is a concern for saturation of data in qualitative research.
Scope of the study is a concern for saturation of data in qualitative research.
Study design is a concern for saturation of data in qualitative research.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
Direct measurement allows for measures of concrete factors, such as a person's height or wrist circumference.
Abstract factors, such as anxiety and coping, must be measured through indirect means, often using more than one indicator.
Psychological factors, such as opinions and feelings, are not concrete and cannot be measured directly.
Traits such as personality and hardiness are not concrete factors and cannot be measured directly.





 

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