exam iii: ch14

Question 1

approach to addressing a research question that combines quantitative and qualitative research methods in a single study

Answer 1

mixed methods research

Question 2

what are some strats for mixed methods?

Answer 2

convergent concurrent, exploratory sequential, explanatory sequential

Question 3

type of MM strat: Selected when a researcher wishes to use quantitative and qualitative methods in an attempt to confirm, cross-validate, or corroborate

Answer 3

convergent concurrent strategy

Question 4

type of MM strat: Collection of qualitative data followed by collection of quantitative data; used when the researcher is initiating work with an understudied population or subgroup.

Answer 4

exploratory sequential strategy

Question 5

type of MM strat: allow researchers to use qualitative data to explain quantitative data that was already collected. This allows the quantitative findings to be expanded and put in context; Researcher collects quantitative data and then collects and analyzes qualitative data.

Answer 5

explanatory sequential strategy

Question 6

a rigorous scientific method that is focused on the end results of patient care.
- purpose: generate internal evidence vs generalizable evidence (like research)
- examine: structure, process, outcome

Answer 6

outcomes research

Question 7

Reviewing/comparing outcome data from competitor or industry leaders to use as a means of evaluating their own performance.
- A standard or point of reference against which things may be compared.

Answer 7

benchmarking data

Question 8

t/f: stats and outcomes research has moved away from statistical analysis that used to test for mean group differences and instead focuses on analyzing/exploratory methods for examining data

Answer 8

true

Question 9

disclosing findings to all involved (publishing, poster presentation, peer-review journals)

Answer 9

dissemination

Question 10

what are the challenges of mixed methods designs?

Answer 10

teamwork, time commitment, funding, combining data, studies must be carefully designed

Question 11

what are examples of outcomes research journals?

Answer 11

Journal of nursing care quality
Journal of health econ and outcomes research
The patient: patient centered outcomes research

Question 12

what is the focal point of qualitative and quantitative research?

Answer 12

the research question