In addition to the aim or goal of the study, the purpose statement for a qualitative study should include The phenomenon of interest, the population, and the
a. Setting
b. Rationale for conducting the study
c. Theoretical framework used
d. Hypothesis
ANS: A
The purpose statement for a qualitative study should include the phenomenon and population being studied and the setting. The rationale for conducting the study is not included in the purpose statement for qualitative research. The theoretical framework used is not a part of the purpose statement. Qualitative studies do not use hypothesis statements since stating expected outcomes and relationships are not consistent with the philosophical orientation of this approach. Instead, research questions or objectives are used.
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