In which of these circumstances should a nurse researcher select a qualitative research design instead of a quantitative design?
a. The time for data collection is limited.
b. The research question is clinical in nature.
c. The goal is to view the phenomenon in the same way as those who experience it.
d. The researcher is a novice with minimal experience in scientific problem solving.
ANS: C
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A Some qualitative studies take extended times to complete.
B Both qualitative and quantitative research designs may be used to answer research questions that are clinical in nature.
C This describes qualitative research designs. The interpretive, naturalistic approach values the lived experience from the perspectives of participants and informants.
D Novice researchers are challenged by both qualitative and quantitative research studies.
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