Reseach2- Quantitative and Qualitative Research

The following are strengths of quantitative research: It is generally considered objective The results can be analyzed statistically It requires smaller sample sizes • True • False

False

Which question could be answered by qualitative research? • Is acupuncture more effective than prescription medication for reducing neck pain scores? • What percentage of patients experience adverse events with prescription pain medication? • What proportion of patients choose acupuncture instead of pharmaceuticals for the treatment of neck pain? • How do patients feel about the risks associated with prescription medications?

How do patients feel about the risks associated with prescription medications?

Which of the following is a characteristic of qualitative research? • It is generally considered objective • It can help us understand the human aspect of healthcare • Hypotheses can be tested • It requires precise measurement

It can help us understand the human aspect of healthcare

Which of the following is a limitation of quantitative research? • It may miss important contextual details • The results can be applied to other, similar populations • If done well, it is objective • It tests hypotheses

It may miss important contextual details

Which of the following is the best example of mixed methods research? • Measuring blood pressure before and after an adjustment • Asking a patient whether they think spinal adjustments are a good treatment for high blood pressure • Measuring blood pressure before and after adjustment followed by an interview asking how the adjustment felt • Measuring blood pressure and cholesterol before and after a short course of medication

Measuring blood pressure before and after adjustment followed by an interview asking how the adjustment felt

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of quantitative research? • Uses structured data collection methods • Questions are typically open-ended • Data collected is usually numbers • Usually involves a large number of participants • Results are usually analyzed using statistics

Questions are typically open-ended

Qualitative research seeks to explain and find meaning in experiences and uses unstructured or semi-structured data collection methods. • True • False

True

The following are all limitations of qualitative research: The researcher tends to become subjectively immersed in the subject matter in an effort to analyze the results and this can introduce bias Data is usually collected from a few cases, which means findings cannot be generalized to the larger population It is not as well recognized as quantitative research; it is therefore difficult to convince others of the importance of its contributions. • True • False

True