Which of the following would be an appropriate research question for a qualitative study?
a. How do parents decide when to take their child to a physician?
b. How many visits do physicians' offices receive on Mondays as opposed to Wednesdays?
c. Should parents take their child to the physician for routine visits?
d. What is the most common reason for a trip to a physician's office?
ANS: A
Exploring the reasoning of parents in making the decision to take their child to the physician is an appropriate research question for a qualitative study.
This response indicates a quantitative project because of its mention of numerical data.
This response is phrased as an evaluative question, requiring an ethical analysis. This is not a researchable question.
This response indicates a quantitative project because of its mention of numerical data.
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