Author Question: Which of the following questions might be asked by a qualitative researcher? (Choose all that ... (Read 76 times)

sam.t96 · **on:** Jul 8, 2018

Which of the following questions might be asked by a qualitative researcher? (Choose all that apply.)

a. How does the experience of being in a car accident affect a person's driving speed?
b. What is it like to live with a terminal illness?
c. Which medication is most effective in treating pain resulting from an amputation?
d. What percentage of patients enjoys the food served to them while in the hospital?

Question 2

A doctoral-trained nurse is prepared to do which of the following? (Choose all that apply.)

a. Coordinate research teams.
b. Expand the basic body of nursing knowledge.
c. Mentor other nurses in research.
d. Seek and obtain grants.

hramirez205 · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 8, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A, B
Qualitative researchers ask questions that explore the experience of individuals and how life affects them.
Qualitative researchers ask questions that explore the experience of individuals and how life affects them.
Questions about the most effective pain medication would be addressed using either a survey or poll. These are quantitative means.
Questions that evoke numerical responses are quantitative question.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A, B, C, D
The doctoral-prepared nurse is capable of coordinating research teams.
The doctoral-prepared nurse is capable of expanding the basic body of nursing knowledge.
The doctoral-prepared nurse is capable of mentoring other nurses in research.
The doctoral-prepared nurse is capable of seeking and obtaining grants.