Chapter 06: Qualitative Approaches to Research

Chapter 06: Qualitative Approaches to Research

 

Complete Chapter Questions With Answers

 

Sample Questions Are Posted Below

 

MULTIPLE CHOICE

 

1. Which qualitative research approach is used by researchers for the purpose of theory building?

a.	Case study
b.	Phenomenology
c.	Grounded theory
d.	Ethnographic method

 

 

ANS:  C

 

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A	A case study focuses on the peculiarities or commonalities of specific clinical scenarios or situations.
B	Phenomenology focuses on the lived experience of persons dealing with a particular phenomenon.
C	Grounded theory is associated with building of theory about basic social processes. The theory evolves or emerges during data collection and analysis.
D	Ethnographic methods focus on cultures or subcultures within larger social contexts.

 

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Remembering (Knowledge)                    REF:   Page 116-118

 

2. Which qualitative approach would be most appropriate for a nurse researcher to use when studying the daily experience of women undergoing radiation treatment for breast cancer?

a.	Case study
b.	Phenomenology
c.	Grounded theory
d.	Ethnographic method

 

 

ANS:  B

 

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A	A case study focuses on the peculiarities or commonalities of specific clinical scenarios or situations.
B	Phenomenology is most appropriate because it focuses on the day-to-day lived experiences of persons dealing with a situation or phenomenon.
C	Grounded theory is focused on social interactions in a particular context or situation.
D	Ethnographic methods focus on cultures or subcultures within larger social contexts.

 

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Understanding (Comprehension)             REF:   Page 112-115

 

3. When a researcher analyzes data from a phenomenologic study, what is the final synthesis of participants’ reported experiences?

a.	Description of the lived experience
b.	Identification of thought sequences
c.	Generalization of the findings
d.	Classification of recurring themes

 

 

ANS:  A

 

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A	The final synthesis of a phenomenologic study elaborates the lived experience of participants as a narrative.
B	Identification of thought sequences refers to the auditability of the study.
C	Qualitative results are not generalized.
D	Classification of reoccurring themes occurs during data analysis.

 

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Understanding (Comprehension)             REF:   Page 113-115

 

4. When reviewing the report of a phenomenologic study, the nurse finds there is no section that describes or reports the research question. What approach should be used to determine the research question?

a.	Examination of the themes that emerged from the study
b.	Examination of the data analysis methods used in the study
c.	Examination of the questions or statements posed to the study participants
d.	Examination and critical analysis of the articles reported in the literature review

 

 

ANS:  C

 

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A	Themes do not provide information about the research question. They pertain to results of the study.
B	Data analysis methods do not indicate the research question.
C	Examination of questions posed to participants tells the reader what human phenomenon is of interest to the researcher.
D	Research articles can provide insight into the topic but not the specific research question.

 

 

DIF:    Cognitive Level: Applying (Application)                           REF:   Page 112-115