Question

Which of the following research purposes would pertain to qualitative research? (Select all that apply.) Select one or more:

a. The purpose of this study was to explore the lived experience of work in a bone marrow transplant unit.

b. The purpose of our research was to establish evidence for the financial value to the institution of employing clinical nurse specialists, in terms of outcomes.

c. The purpose of this study was to examine the culture of working mothers and their balancing act of home and work commitments.

d. The purpose of this study was to test the associations among pet ownership, community social engagement, personal friendships, and family relationships.

e. The purpose of this research was to chronicle the development of the nurse manager position in American hospitals.

Answer 1

Answer Option A, C and D apply

Option A applies are the experience of work in a bone marrow transplant unit is a qualitative matter and has an impact in the working and qualitative skills of the person with the experience

Option B does not apply as the financial value is a quantitative matter in regards to the data of financial value in terms of outcomes and not quality

Option C applies as qualitative aspects such as balancing work and home and the cultural implications has provided the qualitative research aspects clearly

Option D applies as pet ownership, community social engagement, personal friendships, and family relationships as qualitative parameters in the research or study

Option E does not apply as chronicle chronicle in the development lies in the quantitative side and not qualitative research territory