Which of the Following Represent Reasons for Using Qualitative Research

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following represent reasons for using qualitative research methods?

• A) When very little is known about a topic and initial exploration is needed to even begin to know what to study.
• B) When there is interest in studying participants' reactions to a natural setting or process to determine their experience of it, the meaning they ascribe to it, or their interpretation of it.
• C) When the goal is to develop new explanatory theory that is grounded in reality or the lived experience.
• D) All of the above

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Definitions:

Staffing Levels

The quantity and mix of personnel within an organization or specific setting, aimed at effectively meeting the operational or service requirements.

Postsurgical Patients

Individuals who are in the recovery phase following surgery, requiring specific care and attention to ensure proper healing and prevent complications.

Nursing License

A certification granted by a governing body that allows an individual to practice nursing legally.

Advance Directives

Legal documents that allow individuals to outline their preferences for medical care if they become unable to make decisions for themselves.