Author Question: The nurse is conducting a qualitative research study. Qualitative research: a. is based on a ... (Read 389 times)

bobypop · **on:** Jul 23, 2018

The nurse is conducting a qualitative research study. Qualitative research:

a. is based on a constructivist philosophy.
b. assumes that reality is the same for everyone.
c. is deductive in nature and approach.
d. proceeds from specific facts to generalizations.

Question 2

The nurse is reviewing a research study that includes data in the form of numbers. This study is likely what type of study?

a. Qualitative
b. Experimental
c. Quasi-experimental
d. Quantitative

Pariscourtney · **Reply #1 on:** Jul 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
Qualitative research is based on a constructivist philosophy, which assumes that reality is composed of multiple socially constructed realities of each person or group and is therefore value laden, focusing on personal beliefs, thoughts, and feelings. Constructivism assumes an approach that is inductive (Newman, 2000). Inductive reasoning generalizes from specific facts. Qualitative research usually results in data expressed in words, often in the form of a narrative.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
Quantitative research usually produces data in the form of numbers. Experimental research explores the causal relationships between variables. Experimental research examines whether one variable has a cause-and-effect relationship with another. Quasi-experimental research examines a causal relationship between variables, but it may not meet the strict guidelines of experimental research. Qualitative research is based on a constructivist philosophy, which assumes that reality is composed of multiple socially constructed realities of each person or group and is therefore value laden, focusing on personal beliefs, thoughts, and feelings.