A Theoretical Model Is Developed Through Qualitative Research

question 16

Multiple Choice

A theoretical model is developed through qualitative research. The model explains family dynamics in relation to a new leukemia diagnosis for an infant. The researcher now tests the model, using structural equation modeling (SEM) . The final model contains family size, parental age, availability of extended family support, economic status, insurance status, and parental religious beliefs, as they predict anger, depression, effective decision-making, parental self-care, and cohesion. Which of the following are true, in relation to the model's variables?

• A)Parental religious belief is an exogenous variable.
• B)Leukemia diagnosis is an exogenous variable.
• C)Extended family support is an endogenous variable.
• D)Insurance status is an exogenous variable.
• E)Effective decision-making is an endogenous variable.
• F)Residual is NOT represented by any of the following: family size, parental age, availability of extended family support, economic status, and insurance status.

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