NURS 364 UHS Nursing Quantitative or Qualitative Research Questions

Question 1

For the following research questions, indicate whether each is best explored using a quantitative or qualitative research methodology:

• Does a stressful work environment lead to higher turnover rates?
• What is it like growing up in a single-parent family in a rural environment?
• What are the experiences of people working night shifts in health care?
• How often do people aged 30 to 40 visit their parents?
• How does stress at work relate to quality of life in people working night shifts?
• How would overweight people describe their mealtimes while dieting?

QUESTION 2

Discuss whether a mixed methods approach would be useful for gathering information to address feelings and emotions of caregivers. Why or why not?

QUESTION 3

You want to use a qualitative research article but the nurse manager states there is no discussion of reliability and validity in the writeup. What is your best response?

QUESTION 4

Discuss whether a measure may be reliable but not valid.