The Nurse Researcher Is Conducting a Research Study Using Subjects

question 12

Multiple Choice

The nurse researcher is conducting a research study using subjects who will be interviewed regarding their experience with postpartum depression. For which of these reasons would the researcher select a qualitative, rather than a quantitative, research design?

• A) Quantitative research is usually conducted in natural settings using data that are
• Words rather than numbers.
• B) Qualitative research seeks to explain cause-and-effect relationships between
• Variables.
• C) Quantitative research typically uses a convenience sample, seeking to answer a
• Clinical question about a human experience.
• D) Qualitative research collects data from a small number of subjects, allowing for
• In-depth study of a phenomenon.

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Definitions:

Sociological Study

An investigation into society's structure, function, and development, focusing on human behavior within collective contexts.

Suicide

The act of intentionally causing one's own death, often influenced by psychological, social, and environmental factors.

Social Behavior

Actions and reactions of individuals and groups in an interactive environment, influenced by societal norms and personal factors.

Personal Biography

A detailed description of an individual's life, including both personal and professional experiences, accomplishments, and influences.