Question 1

During the data collection of a qualitative study the researcher stands off to the side and watches the participants interact within the research setting.Which data collection method is the researcher using?

A)Semi-structured interview
B)Non-participant observer
C)Participant observer
D)Field note validator

Non-participant observer

Accepted Answer

The researcher is using the non-participant observer method, which involves observing and recording data without participating in the activities themselves. Option A, semi-structured interviews involve the researcher asking specific questions to participants. Option C, participant observer, involves the researcher participating in the activities themselves. Option D, field note validator, is not a recognized data collection method.

Question 2

The nurse is planning a qualitative research study to focus on issues of obtaining health care services by people who are newly immigrated to the United States.Where will the nurse collect data for this study?

A)Individuals from targeted immigrant groups
B)Statistics from city hospitals regarding admissions
C)State statistics identifying areas of immigrant populations
D)Federal statistics regarding the numbers and locations of immigrant populations

Accepted Answer

The best source of data for a qualitative research study focused on issues of obtaining health care services by newly immigrated people to the United States would be to collect data directly from individuals within targeted immigrant groups. This would allow the researcher to gain insights into the experiences and perspectives of these individuals in accessing health care services, which is the focus of the study. Hospital admissions statistics and state or federal population data may be useful background information, but would not provide the direct experience and perspective of the individuals being studied.

Question 3

The researcher is preparing to conduct interviews as part of collecting data for a qualitative study.What will the researcher do to ensure confidentiality of the research participants?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.

A)Destroy taped materials.
B)Password protect computers.
C)Change names of participants.
D)Secure materials in locked files.
E)Create a plan to withdraw from the setting.

Destroy taped materials.
Password protect computers.
Change names of participants.
Secure materials in locked files.

Accepted Answer

To ensure confidentiality of research participants, the researcher can destroy taped materials after they are no longer needed (A), password protect computers where data is stored (B), change names of participants to pseudonyms (C), and secure materials in locked files to prevent unauthorized access (D). Creating a plan to withdraw from the setting (E) is more about the researcher's exit strategy from the research site and does not directly ensure participants' confidentiality.

Question 4

The researcher is analyzing data collected during a qualitative study.At which point in the data analysis process will the researcher support the identified theme with evidence?&#10;A)Before developing themes&#10;B)Before information is clustered together&#10;C)After developing and writing interpretive statements about the themes&#10;D)Before reading the manuscript to understand the information being shared&#10;

Accepted Answer

Supporting the identified theme with evidence is done after developing and writing interpretive statements about the themes. This is because the researcher must first interpret the data and identify themes before they can provide evidence to support them. Supporting themes with evidence is an important step in validating the findings of the study.

Question 5

Data collection for a qualitative study is in progress.When will the researcher begin the process of data analysis?&#10;A)After the first interview&#10;B)After the study concludes&#10;C)Before transcribing field notes&#10;D)Before identifying the philosophical position&#10;

Accepted Answer

In qualitative research, data analysis often begins after the first interview. This early start allows researchers to identify emerging themes and adjust their data collection methods as needed, ensuring a more responsive and iterative approach to understanding the data.

Question 6

The researcher is designing a qualitative study about the experiences adolescents have when using the insulin pump for controlling blood glucose levels in type 1 diabetes mellitus.Which approach will the researcher use to support the purpose of the study?

A)Case study
B)Ethnography
C)Phenomenology
D)Grounded theory

Accepted Answer

Phenomenology is a qualitative research approach that focuses on exploring individual experiences and perceptions of a particular phenomenon. In this case, the researcher wants to understand the experiences of adolescents using the insulin pump for controlling blood glucose levels. Phenomenology allows the researcher to gain an in-depth understanding of how adolescents experience using the insulin pump and how it affects their daily lives. It is the best approach to support the purpose of this study.

Question 7

The nurse is preparing a historical research study.What will the nurse use as secondary sources of data for this study?&#10;A)Newspaper articles&#10;B)Meeting minutes&#10;C)Diaries&#10;D)Letters&#10;

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Question 8

The nurse is analyzing a clinical problem to figure out the steps in the issue.Which qualitative research approach would be the best for the nurse use when further studying the problem?&#10;A)Ethnography&#10;B)Grounded theory&#10;C)Historical research&#10;D)Case study research&#10;

Accepted Answer

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Question 9

A group of participants are meeting as a focus group for a qualitative study.At the end of the session the researcher invited each group member to participate with a private interview if so desired.Why did the researcher make this offer?

A)Keep the focus of the research study in their minds.
B)Increase the size of the sample of the research study.
C)Spur individual recall of incidents to share about the research topic.
D)Encourage the sharing of information that might not have been divulged in a group setting.

Accepted Answer

The researcher made this offer to encourage the sharing of information that might not have been divulged in a group setting. Private interviews can create a more comfortable and confidential environment where participants may feel more inclined to share personal opinions or experiences that they may not have been comfortable discussing in front of the group. This can provide the researcher with valuable insights and perspectives that could have been missed during the group session.

Question 10

The nurse researcher is using a grounded theory approach for a qualitative study.At which point will the nurse perform discriminate sampling?&#10;A)Early in the study&#10;B)During the final phase&#10;C)After analyzing the data&#10;D)When developing study categories&#10;

Accepted Answer

Discriminate sampling is typically performed during the final phase of a grounded theory study to ensure that the emerging theory is well-developed and grounded in the data. This involves seeking out specific data to refine categories and fill in gaps in the theory.

Question 11

The nurse researcher is conceptualizing the problem for a qualitative research study.Which activity will the nurse perform when identifying a theoretical framework for the study?&#10;A)Review the literature.&#10;B)Formulate the problem.&#10;C)Develop the research question.&#10;D)Identify a philosophical position.&#10;

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

While conducting a qualitative study,the researcher is keeping an audit trail of decisions made.How does this action contribute to scientific rigor?&#10;A)It validates dependability.&#10;B)It captures confirmability.&#10;C)It ensures transferability.&#10;D)It proves credibility.&#10;

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

During the course of collecting data for a qualitative research study the researcher records information about a situation being observed.The researcher is using which method of collecting qualitative data?

A)Field notes
B)Interview
C)Focus group
D)Transcriptions

Accepted Answer

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Question 14

A qualitative study is being planned using the ethnography approach.What role will the researcher take during data collection for this study?&#10;A)Observer&#10;B)Designer&#10;C)Analyzer&#10;D)Disseminator&#10;

Accepted Answer

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Question 15

The topic of a qualitative research study is the effects of exercise on improving the quality of life of adults with osteoarthritis.Where would the nurse obtain participants for this study?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.

A)People with osteoarthritis who answer an ad in the local paper for participants
B)Individuals who participate in arthritis swimming classes at the local gym
C)People who express an interest in learning more about osteoarthritis
D)Outpatient rehabilitation centers for patients with osteoarthritis
E)Health care providers' referrals for patients with osteoarthritis

Accepted Answer

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Deck 7: Qualitative Research Approaches