Which of the following elements would the nurse expect to see in a report of a grounded theory study? (Select all that apply)
a. Hypotheses
b. Independent variable
c. Themes
d. Basic social psychological process
e. Statistical procedures
f. Participant quotes
g. Purposive sample
ANS: C, D, F, G
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Correct Themes are identified in a grounded research study.
A basic social psychological process (BSP) is defined in a grounded research study.
Participant quotes are included in a grounded research study to fully describe the phenomenon in a grounded research study.
A purposive sample is selected for a grounded research study.
Incorrect Hypotheses are used in quantitative, not qualitative, research studies.
Independent and dependent variables are found in quantitative, not qualitative, research studies.
Statistical procedures are used in quantitative studies but generally are not used in qualitative studies.
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