When critiquing a report of a qualitative research study, the nurse asks, "How has the researcher made explicit the significance of the study to nursing theory, research, or practice?" This question is critiquing what section of the report?
a. Data analysis
b. Data collection
c. Statement of the phenomenon of interest
d. Conclusions, implications, and recommendations
ANS: D
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A This question does not address the study's data analysis.
B This question does not address the study's data collection.
C This question does not address the statement of the phenomenon of interest.
D This question addresses the study's conclusions, implications, and recommendations.
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