Why Does the Investigator Ask a Question Different from a Formal

question 9

Multiple Choice

Why does the investigator ask a question different from a formal research question when initiating dialogue with a participant in a phenomenological study?

• A) Qualitative methodology dictates that research questions be implied rather than explicitly stated.
• B) The investigator needs to ensure that the initiating question is clear and understandable to the study participant.
• C) Research questions are considered an outcome of qualitative research rather than a driving force for the conduct of the study.
• D) Research questions must be congruent with the themes and connected to the data generated by the study.

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Definitions:

Panic

A sudden uncontrollable fear or anxiety, often causing wildly unthinking behavior, that can be a symptom of a panic disorder or occur in acute stress situations.

Excitement

A state of heightened emotional arousal, often characterized by increased heart rate, energy, and enthusiasm.

Alarm Reaction

The initial stage of the body's response to stress, activating the sympathetic nervous system and the release of stress hormones.

GAS

General Adaptation Syndrome, a three-stage process that describes the physiological changes the body goes through when under stress.