Chapter 5 Intro To Qualitative Research

Question 1

Qualitative research

Answer 1

Seeks to answer the questions why
Paradigm
Understand a phenomenon for a new perspective

Question 2

Review of the literature

Answer 2

Usually less published literature available

Question 3

Components of research

Answer 3

Usually a purposive sample
Look for evidence that everyone contributes to data
Look at who the sample is
Was there any influence on them?

Question 4

Sample

Answer 4

Usually a purposive sample (not random) because the researcher is looking for the particular person who can elucidate the phenomenon being studied

Question 5

Qualitative research report

Answer 5

Description of the setting 
Data collection 
Data analysis 
Discussion of results and implications
Conclusions

Question 6

Kearneys categories of qualitative findings

Answer 6

Descriptive categories
Shared pathway or meaning
Depictions of experimental variation
Dense explanatory decscription

Question 7

How can nurses use qualitative evidence

Answer 7

To understand of patients
To assess the patients status or progress
Understand range of responses
Provide anticipatory guidance

Question 8

Which is the best naturalistic point?

Answer 8

Home

Question 9

A nurse researcher completes a study and finds there is a need for continued research. What is the most appropriate response?

Answer 9

Document this in the report conclusion

Question 10

Which statement made by a nurse indicates that more education is needed on the clinical application of qualitative research

Answer 10

Provides anticipatory guidance

Question 11

The first step in the qualitative research process is to do what?

Answer 11

Review the literature