A researcher conducted a very well-conceived and -implemented qualitative research study, but failed to link the findings to an area of nursing practice. What would the individual critiquing the study fault the researcher on?
a. Auditability
b. Descriptive vividness
c. Heuristic relevance
d. Clinical, policy & theoretical significance
ANS: D
Clinical, policy & theoretical significance requires that the findings developed from the study be clearly expressed, logically consistent, and compatible with the knowledge base of nursing.
Auditability refers to the rigorous development of a decision trail.
Descriptive vividness means that the study purpose, significance, and interpretations must be articulated in such detail and richness that the reader had the sense of personally experiencing the event and clearly understanding the significance of the findings.
Heuristic relevance means that the reader can recognize the phenomenon described in the study, its applicability to nursing practice, and its influence on future research.
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