A nurse collects data about seat belt usage by interviewing key informants and observing behav-iors in the community. Which of the following types of data is being collected?
a. Quantitative
b. Qualitative
c. Focus groups
d. Participant observation
ANS: B
Qualitative data is collected through interviews and observation. This data is the descriptions provided by these individuals through interviews. Quantitative data is the numbers that can be found about the community, such as crime statistics. A focus group is similar to an interview in that it collects data mainly through asking open-ended questions to participants, but to a small group rather than an individual. Participant observation refers to the deliberate sharing in the life of a community, such as participating in a local fair or festival, or attending a political or social event.
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