The nurse is designing a qualitative research study. Which of the following best illustrate qualitative research designs? Select all that apply.
A) Interviews
B) Lengthy observations
C) Detailed case histories
D) Randomized control trials
E) Longitudinal studies

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Qualitative research focuses on understanding concepts, thoughts, or experiences through detailed descriptions and observations. Interviews, lengthy observations, and detailed case histories are all methods that allow for in-depth exploration of participants' perspectives and behaviors, which is characteristic of qualitative research. Randomized control trials and longitudinal studies are more aligned with quantitative research, focusing on numerical data and statistical analysis.

The Nurse Is Designing a Qualitative Research Study