The nurse researcher has opted to use grounded theory as the research method. Compared with phenomenologic research, which data-gathering technique is unique to grounded theory research?
a. Face-to-face interviews
b. Tape-recorded interviews
c. Participant-written responses to written questions
d. Skilled observation of individuals in a social setting
ANS: D
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A Phenomenologists can use face-to-face interviews.
B Phenomenologists can use tape-recorded interviews.
C Phenomenologists can use participant-written responses.
D Grounded theorists observe participants in their natural settings. This observation practice is referred to as "fieldwork." Phenomenologists do not use fieldwork.
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