INSTRUCTIONS
Discussion Question: Give one example of a data collection method used in one of the studies identified in your Week 5 project. What variable was this method used to measure?
For clarification, please refer to one of the primary studies that you discussed in the topic research paper. Identify the data collection method (survey, interview, etc.) the researcher used and what variable was this method used to measure?
ANSWER
The study by Bengtsson, Ekedahl, and Sjostrom used semi-structured interviews as the data collection method. The study investigated the types of errors that were associated with medication management in nursing homes. The researchers used a qualitative research approach where they collected data in the form of opinions from participants. Specifically, the study used interviews to guide the data-collected from the participants in the phenomenon under investigation. It recruited twenty-one participants, who were categorized into three groups (first-line registered nurses, registered nurses, and non-licensed staff) (Bengtsson, Ekedahl, & Sjostrom, 2021). Each of the three categories had seven participants. The interview was deemed appropriate in this study because the researchers could restrict the information shared by the participants. The researchers could also seek clarifications on areas the participants did not explain extensively. That way, a semi-structured interview ensured that researchers collected data on the variables and went to the depth of issue through seeking clarifications and asking follow-up questions, which could reveal further details…… To access full post, use the purchase button below.