The nurse's research is designed to generate a new theory. What research approach has this nurse most likely chosen?
1. Deductive using quantitative research methods.
2. Inductive using quantitative research methods.
3. Deductive using qualitative research methods.
4. Inductive using qualitative research methods.
Correct Answer: 4
Generally speaking, theory testing uses a deductive approach and applies quantitative research methods. Theory generation uses an inductive approach and is the result of qualitative research. Inductive approach using quantitative research methods and deductive approach using qualitative research methods are not as commonly used in theory generation.
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