Portney Ch 21

Question 1

Based on the belief that all interactions are inherently social phenomena.

Used to provide evidence to identify, describe and understand human or organizational behaviors, attitudes, and experiences, and how they influence health.

Considered an inductive process.

Answer 1

qualitative research

Question 2

Purposes of Qualitative Research

Answer 2

●Describing groups of people or social phenomena
●Generating hypotheses that can be tested by further research
●Developing theory to explain observed phenomena

Question 3

Uses of Qualitative Research

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●Investigating complex phenomena
●Developing valid measurements
●Gaining explanatory insights

Question 4

Investigating complex phenomena includes

Answer 4

•Sociocultural influences
•Organizational processes
•Exploring special populations

Question 5

Qualitative Research Perspectives

Answer 5

Ethnography

Phenomenology

Grounded theory

Question 6

Describes cultural characteristics and behaviors in a specific group

Answer 6

Ethnography

Question 7

Individual responses contribute to understanding theoretical relationships that can explain behavior

Answer 7

ground theory

Question 8

Seeks to explain how events and circumstances influence perspectives and behaviors

Answer 8

Phenomenology

Question 9

Methods of Qualitative Data Collection

Answer 9

observation
interviews
written documents

Question 10

oservation can be what two things

Answer 10

field observation
participant observation

Question 11

interveiws can be…

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unstructured
structured and semi-structured
focus groups

Question 12

3 types of Sampling in Qualitative Research

Answer 12

Non-probability sampling
Sample size
Theoretical sampling

Question 13

Non-probability sampling

Answer 13

Convenience
•Purposive
•Snowball

Question 14

May be large or small, depending on type of phenomenon being studies

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Sample size

Question 15

Participants added as themes begin to emerge

Answer 15

Theoretical sampling

Question 16

Data Analysis and Interpretation invovles

Answer 16

Drawing meaning from narrative data (Coding & Content analysis)
Volume of narrative data
Evaluating quality (Trustworthiness)

Question 17

more than one source

Answer 17

Triangulation

Question 18

explain conflicts

Answer 18

Negative case analysis-

Question 19

confirm interpretation with others, including participants and colleagues

Answer 19

Member checking

Question 20

choosing participants who can be good informants

Answer 20

Purposive sampling

Question 21

examining how the researcher’s beliefs may influence interpretation of data

Answer 21

Reflexivity

Question 22

Techniques to Evaluate Trustworthiness

Answer 22

Triangulation
Negative case analysis
Member checking
Thick description
Purposive sampling
Audit trail
Reflexivity

Question 23

Includes quantitative and qualitative approaches

Answer 23

Mixed Methods

Question 24

Mixed Methods Typologies

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•Convergent designs
•Sequential designs
•Embedded designs
•Multiphase designs

Question 25

Mixed Methods Designs

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●Sampling
●Data collection
●Coding and analysis
●Should have rationale for how quantitative and qualitative data inform the other

Question 26

Phenomena?

Answer 26

Occurrences in society

Question 27

Example of phenomena

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Impact of covid
Cancel culture

Question 28

Qualitative research contributions to EBP

Answer 28

Pt preferences
How pt and care providers view interactions w/ each other
Understand health concepts
Informing translational research