A Nurse Researcher Is Selecting a Data-Gathering Technique for a Research

question 15

Multiple Choice

A nurse researcher is selecting a data-gathering technique for a research study.Which data-gathering technique is appropriate for grounded theory research methods but should not be used for phenomenologic methods?

• A) Face-to-face interviews
• B) Tape-recorded interviews
• C) Participant-written responses to written questions
• D) Skilled observation of individuals in a social setting

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