A Nurse Researcher Is Interested in the Work of Public

question 4

Multiple Choice

A nurse researcher is interested in the work of public health nurses (PHNs) . The researcher first performs a qualitative phase of the study in which PHNs are interviewed about the skills and abilities needed for PHN practice. Data are analyzed, and themes are identified. In the next phase, the researcher creates a survey utilizing the themes derived from the interviews; the survey lists each skill with a Likert-type scale to rate the use and importance of the skill in PHN practice. Hundreds of PHNs complete the survey, and the quantitative data are analyzed. What is the best description of the type of mixed methods strategy employed by the researcher?

• A)Exploratory sequential strategy
• B)Explanatory sequential strategy
• C)Convergent concurrent strategy
• D)Methodological triangulation

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Definitions:

Fovea

A tiny indentation in the eye's retina where the sharpest vision occurs.

Rods

Cells in the retina known as photoreceptors are crucial for enabling vision in dimly lit environments.

Night Vision

The ability to see in low light conditions, often enhanced by technological means in humans but naturally occurring in certain animal species.

Color

A characteristic of visual perception described through categories such as hue, saturation, and brightness, which results from the way an object reflects or emits light.