The nurse is critiquing a qualitative research study. Which question would be appropriate for the nurse to ask when critiquing the study's fittingness?
a. Has adequate time been allowed to fully understand the phenomenon?
b. Are the results meaningful to individuals not involved in the research?
c. Does the investigator document the research process?
d. What is the projected significance of the research to nursing?
ANS: B
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A The study's credibility is addressed in a question about sufficient time to fully understand the phenomenon.
B A study's fittingness (transferability) is addressed in a question about the meaningfulness of the study's results to persons not involved in the research concerns.
C A study's auditability is addressed in a question about documentation of the research process.
D A study's purpose is addressed in a question about the significance of the study to nursing.
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