Author Question: An experienced, published researcher's funded study is to recruit a sample of mothers with children ... (Read 92 times)

lbcchick · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

An experienced, published researcher's funded study is to recruit a sample of mothers with children under the age of 30 entering a shopping complex with 100 spending money.

The purpose of the study is to test the hypothesis that younger mothers will spend the money on themselves rather than on their children. What are the possible issues with the feasibility of this study?
a. Availability of subjects
b. Ethical violations
c. Researcher's expertise
d. Money commitment

Question 2

What would be the strongest evidence in support of a researcher's qualifications for conducting a study? The researcher has

a. A doctoral degree from a prestigious university.
b. Assembled a team of high-quality investigators.
c. Published five previous studies on the same topic.
d. 15 years of practice in the clinical specialty area.

shoemake · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
In using only one shopping complex, procuring a suitable, representative sample may be problematic. The women who consent to participate would probably be a biased group.
There are no apparent ethical violations noted within the study.
The researcher's expertise is clearly stated.
Because the research is funded, the money commitment to the sample is secured.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: C
If a researcher has conducted several previous studies on the same topic as the current one and they are cited in the reference list (therefore published), this is extremely strong evidence of the feasibility of the current study.
A doctoral degree does demonstrate educational credentials that lend feasibility to the study, but the degree alone does not provide as much support as published studies. If a researcher has conducted several previous studies on the same topic as the current one and they are cited in the reference list (therefore published), this is extremely strong evidence of the feasibility of the current study.
The use of a talented team is commendable and would probably make the study stronger, but does not provide as much support as previously published studies. If a researcher has conducted several previous studies on the same topic as the current one and they are cited in the reference list (therefore published), this is extremely strong evidence of the feasibility of the current study.
The years of clinical practice are very valuable in developing clinically relevant research, but do not provide as much support as published studies. If a researcher has conducted several previous studies on the same topic as the current one and they are cited in the reference list (therefore published), this is extremely strong evidence of the feasibility of the current study.