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What is the primary goal of descriptive studies in research?
What is the primary goal of descriptive studies in research?
- To present comprehensive summaries of a phenomenon or event (correct)
- To analyze the underlying causes of a phenomenon
- To compare the effects of different interventions on a phenomenon
- To develop a theoretical framework for a phenomenon
Which epistemological stance is characterized by a focus on the consequences of actions and a problem-centered approach?
Which epistemological stance is characterized by a focus on the consequences of actions and a problem-centered approach?
- Empowerment
- Constructivism
- Postpositivism
- Pragmatism (correct)
What is a characteristic of descriptive studies in terms of sample size?
What is a characteristic of descriptive studies in terms of sample size?
- Large sample sizes are typically used
- Sample sizes are irrelevant in descriptive studies
- Samples are typically small (correct)
- Sample sizes are determined by the researcher's intuition
Which of the following is an example of a descriptive study in the nursing literature?
Which of the following is an example of a descriptive study in the nursing literature?
What is a key assumption of descriptive studies in terms of language and meaning?
What is a key assumption of descriptive studies in terms of language and meaning?
Which of the following is a characteristic of descriptive studies in terms of their theoretical orientation?
Which of the following is a characteristic of descriptive studies in terms of their theoretical orientation?
What is a key characteristic of Thematic Analysis (TA) as stated by Braun and Clarke (2014)?
What is a key characteristic of Thematic Analysis (TA) as stated by Braun and Clarke (2014)?
What is the primary goal of qualitative research?
What is the primary goal of qualitative research?
What is the responsibility of the researcher when using Thematic Analysis (TA)?
What is the responsibility of the researcher when using Thematic Analysis (TA)?
Which theme of qualitative inquiry involves studying real-world situations as they naturally occur?
Which theme of qualitative inquiry involves studying real-world situations as they naturally occur?
Which qualitative research approach focuses on cultural meaning and how it shapes societal responses to illnesses?
Which qualitative research approach focuses on cultural meaning and how it shapes societal responses to illnesses?
What is implied when using Thematic Analysis (TA) in a social constructionist approach?
What is implied when using Thematic Analysis (TA) in a social constructionist approach?
What is true about other approaches compared to Thematic Analysis (TA)?
What is true about other approaches compared to Thematic Analysis (TA)?
What characterizes the holistic theme of qualitative inquiry?
What characterizes the holistic theme of qualitative inquiry?
What is the primary goal of phenomenology in qualitative research?
What is the primary goal of phenomenology in qualitative research?
Which of the following is NOT a method of data collection in qualitative research?
Which of the following is NOT a method of data collection in qualitative research?
What is the purpose of explaining why a researcher is using Thematic Analysis (TA) in a particular way?
What is the purpose of explaining why a researcher is using Thematic Analysis (TA) in a particular way?
In qualitative research, what type of questions do researchers start with?
In qualitative research, what type of questions do researchers start with?
What is a key feature of inductive qualitative research?
What is a key feature of inductive qualitative research?
What is the focus of grounded theory research?
What is the focus of grounded theory research?
What distinguishes qualitative research from quantitative research?
What distinguishes qualitative research from quantitative research?
What is the research topic of the example provided?
What is the research topic of the example provided?
What is the primary goal of the study exploring the in situ experiences of helping professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic?
What is the primary goal of the study exploring the in situ experiences of helping professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic?
What is the aim of the study mentioned in the passage?
What is the aim of the study mentioned in the passage?
What is the main characteristic of the Interpretive paradigm in qualitative research?
What is the main characteristic of the Interpretive paradigm in qualitative research?
What is the role of the researcher in a Naturalistic paradigm?
What is the role of the researcher in a Naturalistic paradigm?
What is the focus of a research question like 'What is going on in terms of the effects of language differences in the interview?'?
What is the focus of a research question like 'What is going on in terms of the effects of language differences in the interview?'?
What is the characteristic of theory in the Constructionist paradigm?
What is the characteristic of theory in the Constructionist paradigm?
What is the purpose of choosing a research approach and method?
What is the purpose of choosing a research approach and method?
