Nurs 3600 Research – Questions & Accurate
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Describe the empirical phase (phase 3)
1 2 Paradigm
of the quantitative research process
3 Quantitative Data 4 Deductive Reasoning
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Paradigm A general perspective on the complexities of the real
world. A way of looking at phenomena which
encompasses philosophical assumptions
Positivist Paradigm Reality exists; driven by natural causes. Inquirer is
independent of research. Values & biases held in check.
Discrete, specific concepts. Fixed design and tight
controls over context. Measured, quantitative
information. Deductive processes - generalizations.
Naturalist Paradigm Reality is multiple and subjective. Researcher interacts
with participants. Subjectivity and values exist and are
desirable. Emphasis on a phenomenon (abstract).
Interpretations = participants experiences. Flexible
design, narrative information. Inductive processes
Inductive Reasoning Small to big; the process of developing conclusions
from specific observations
Deductive Reasoning Big to small; the process of developing specific
predictions from general principles
Quantitative Approach (7 components) -Order, control, empiricism, generalization,
operationalism, replication, objectivity
What are the limitations of a scientific -Inadequate for moral or ethical questions
approach? (3) -Difficult to measure psychological phenomena
-Human complexity - obscure insights
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Collecting the data & preparing data for analysis
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Describe the empirical phase (phase 3)
1 2 Paradigm
of the quantitative research process
3 Quantitative Data 4 Deductive Reasoning
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, Terms in this set (76)
Paradigm A general perspective on the complexities of the real
world. A way of looking at phenomena which
encompasses philosophical assumptions
Positivist Paradigm Reality exists; driven by natural causes. Inquirer is
independent of research. Values & biases held in check.
Discrete, specific concepts. Fixed design and tight
controls over context. Measured, quantitative
information. Deductive processes - generalizations.
Naturalist Paradigm Reality is multiple and subjective. Researcher interacts
with participants. Subjectivity and values exist and are
desirable. Emphasis on a phenomenon (abstract).
Interpretations = participants experiences. Flexible
design, narrative information. Inductive processes
Inductive Reasoning Small to big; the process of developing conclusions
from specific observations
Deductive Reasoning Big to small; the process of developing specific
predictions from general principles
Quantitative Approach (7 components) -Order, control, empiricism, generalization,
operationalism, replication, objectivity
What are the limitations of a scientific -Inadequate for moral or ethical questions
approach? (3) -Difficult to measure psychological phenomena
-Human complexity - obscure insights
