The nurse researcher's work over the last several years has resulted in the generation of a theory that self-corrects as additional data are collected, interpreted, and analyzed. The researcher uses the process of constant comparison. Which form of research is this nurse researcher most likely conducting?
1. Quasi-experimental
2. Grounded theory
3. Case study
4. Experimental
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Rationale 1: Quasi-experimental design is a quantitative design.
Rationale 2: Grounded theory studies are studies in which data are collected and analyzed, and then a theory is developed that is grounded in the data. Data are constantly compared to data that have already been gathered (constant comparison). As these data are gathered, adjustments are made to the theory (self-correction) to allow for the interpretation of new data obtained.
Rationale 3: Case studies are conducted by nurses, but the focus of this design is in understanding the details of a case from several perspectives.
Rationale 4: Experimental designs are quantitative.
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