Research chapter 9

What is the correct order for analyzing qualitative data by hand? Match the activity to the steps of the analysis process. 1. Identify excerpts from the qualitative data 2. Identify codes from the qualitative data 3. Identify themes from the qualitative data

1st- excerpts 2nd- codes 3rd- themes

Sources of data in qualitative research include (select ALL that apply) social media posts artifacts such as documents, photographs, and physical objects direct observations in-depth interviews.

ALL OF THEM Another similar question: Sources of data in qualitative research include: a. artifacts such as documents, photographs, and physical objects. b. in-depth interviews. c. direct observations. d. all of the above.****

_________ is a unique methodology used in qualitative research that may also be considered a design or strategy for data collection. Qualitative research Historical research Case study Epidemiology

Case Study

The research method that is used to describe and interpret a culture-sharing group through observations and interviews is: Historical Ethnography Phenomenology Grounded theory

Ethnography

Quantitative and qualitative researchers need to be aware of hubris.

False

T/F Qualitative researchers do not have to adhere to the usual protection of human subjects because most studies are noninvasive

False

T/F When a nurse researcher suspects abuse, it is unethical to report it because this information was obtained during a research interview

False

Snowball sampling in qualitative research refers to a technique that is used to: Generate a sample by asking participants to identify informants who understand the phenomenon. Generate a sample that consists of people who have diverse characteristics .Generate a random sample of participants. Generate a sample that consists of people who have similar characteristics.

Generate a sample by asking participants to identify informants who understand the phenomenon

The research method that is used to explore the life of an individual by conducting interviews or studying documents is: Historical Ethnography Phenomenology grounded theory

Historical

This is defined as overconfidence and exuberance for one's interpretations of the data that could potentially influence or cloud the accuracy of conceptual development. Bracketing Hubris Interpretation bias Participant observation

Hubris

Phenomenology is the method used when one wishes to study lived experience and has its roots in what science? Social sciences Introspective sciences Health sciences Human sciences

Human sciences

Which of the following is an example of a data collection method appropriate for an ethnographic research study? Collecting the age of all participants in a study Immersion in the environment being studied collecting observed data Sending out Likert scale multiple question questionnaires Phone surveys of individual participant religious beliefs

Immersion in the environment being studied collecting observed data

Which of the following is an example of a data source appropriate for a historical research study? (Select all that apply.) Newspaper databases Journal database Historical medical records Eyewitness accounts

Newspaper databases Historical medical records Eyewitness accounts

The research method used to study the essence of an experience through interviews with several individuals who have the shared experience is: Phenomenology Historical Grounded theory Ethnography

Phenomenology

Which of the following is an example of grounded theory method in research? Researching the cause of breast cancer Researching how patients emotionally deal with a breast cancer diagnosis Researching the best chemotherapy to treat breast cancer Researching the best prevention interventions for breast cancer

Researching how patients emotionally deal with a breast cancer diagnosis

T/F Fictitious names should be used when transcribing data so that actual participants remain unknown to others

True

T/F Qualitative findings must be shared with participants

True

T/F Qualitative researchers are held to the same ethical standards as researchers using other methods.

True

When software is used to help with data analysis, why is it important to continually revisit the data throughout all stages of analysis? Waiting until later stages of data analysis before performing queries in the software program can result in inconsistencies in the results. Waiting until later stages of data analysis before performing queries in the software program can result in bias in the results. Waiting until later stages of data analysis before performing queries in the software program can result in ethical issues with the findings. Waiting until later stages of data analysis before performing queries in the software program can result in fully accurate results.

Waiting until later stages of data analysis before performing queries in the software program can result in inconsistencies in the results.

Phenomenology focuses on the human experience, and causes the nurse to ask ___ a particular phenomenon has occurred. how why when where

Why

Which of the following are techniques for maintaining scientific rigor in qualitative studies? (select all that apply) a. Achieving saturation b. Thick descriptions c. peer debriefing d. generating to populations

a. Achieving saturation b. Thick descriptions c. peer debriefing

Which of the following terms are associated with qualitative sampling? (select all that apply) a. snowball b. random c. purposive d. subjects

a. snowball c. purposive

When data saturation is achieved, this means a. Size of sample is insufficient b. Repetition of information is being obtained c. The quantitative data being obtained is diverse d. Valuable new information is added

b. repetition of information is being obtained

The nurse researcher is performing a research study. To recruit participants, the nurse has asked current participants for referrals to other potential participants. This is an example of what type of sampling? a. Cluster b. Snowball c. Stratified random d. Simple random

b. snowball

Which method would you choose to answer the question, what process do older adults use when they quit smoking? a. ethnography b. historical c. phenomenology d. grounded theory

d. grounded theory

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of qualitative research? It involves a tightly prefigured designs Multiple methods can be used to generate multiple forms of data It occurs in a natural setting The researcher is the key instrument

it involves a tightly prefigured designs