Question 1

An informant is one of your colleagues who attempts to gain
membership into the group being studied.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 2

Using the life-history method,researchers ask open-ended questions to discover how participants in a study understand the significant events and meanings in their own lives.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Explain why blending the emic and etic perspectives is a challenging paradox.

Accepted Answer

Blending the emic and etic perspectives is a challenging paradox because it requires balancing the insider's cultural knowledge and understanding (emic) with the external, objective analysis of the culture (etic). On one hand, the emic perspective allows for a deep and nuanced understanding of a culture from within, taking into account the beliefs, values, and practices of the people. On the other hand, the etic perspective provides an outsider's viewpoint and allows for comparison and analysis across different cultures.

The challenge arises in finding a balance between these two perspectives. It can be difficult to avoid bias and ethnocentrism when taking an etic approach, as it may lead to oversimplification or misinterpretation of the emic perspective. Conversely, relying solely on the emic perspective may limit the ability to make broader comparisons and understand the cultural context from an outsider's viewpoint.

Additionally, the blending of these perspectives requires a deep understanding of the cultural context and a high level of cultural competence. It also requires careful navigation of power dynamics and a keen awareness of the potential impact of the research on the community being studied.

Overall, blending the emic and etic perspectives is a challenging paradox because it requires navigating the complexities of cultural understanding, balancing insider and outsider perspectives, and avoiding potential biases and misinterpretations. It requires a delicate and nuanced approach to cultural analysis that acknowledges and respects both the emic and etic viewpoints.

Question 4

Which of the following contemporary positivist strategies is recommended for enhancing the rigor of qualitative studies?

Accepted Answer

A) Prolonged engagement 
B) Triangulation. 
C) Negative case analysis. 
D) Leaving a paper trail for auditing. 
E) All of these. 
A) Prolonged engagement 
B) Triangulation. 
C) Negative case analysis. 
D) Leaving a paper trail for auditing. 
E) All of these.

Question 5

Which of the following statements is true about the emic and etic perspectives in qualitative research?

Accepted Answer

A) Although the two perspectives seem contradictory, the participant observer should try to blend them. 
B) They both pertain primarily to ethics. 
C) They are more relevant to the complete observer than to the participant-as-observer. 
D) Neither allows researchers to question the views of the people being observed. 
A) Although the two perspectives seem contradictory, the participant observer should try to blend them. 
B) They both pertain primarily to ethics. 
C) They are more relevant to the complete observer than to the participant-as-observer. 
D) Neither allows researchers to question the views of the people being observed.

Question 6

In comparison to quantitative research methods,what are the major strengths and weaknesses of qualitative research methods?

Accepted Answer

Qualitative research methods have severa

Question 7

Select a research topic.Describe how a complete participant,a participant-as-observer,an observer-as-participant,and a complete observer might study that subject.

Accepted Answer

Research Topic: The impact of social med

Question 8

A study that begins with observations and then looks for patterns,themes,or common categories is using what method?

Accepted Answer

A) being a complete participant 
B) participatory action research. 
C) grounded theory. 
D) client logs. 
A) being a complete participant 
B) participatory action research. 
C) grounded theory. 
D) client logs.

Question 9

The qualitative researcher

Accepted Answer

A) seldom approaches the task with precisely defined hypotheses to be tested. 
B) attempts to make sense out of an ongoing process that cannot always be predicted in advance. 
C) alternates between induction and deduction. 
D) makes initial observations, develops tentative conclusions that suggest further observation, and revises the conclusions. 
E) all of these. 
A) seldom approaches the task with precisely defined hypotheses to be tested. 
B) attempts to make sense out of an ongoing process that cannot always be predicted in advance. 
C) alternates between induction and deduction. 
D) makes initial observations, develops tentative conclusions that suggest further observation, and revises the conclusions. 
E) all of these.

Question 10

An example of the participant-as-observer includes

Accepted Answer

A) joining a sorority or fraternity to study initiation rituals without revealing your identity as a researcher. 
B) telling people you're a spy to find out how they react. 
C) telling a motorcycle gang that you are a researcher and would like to ride with them for a year to understand their interaction patterns. 
D) being a newspaper reporter who interviews union workers to learn about recent strike efforts. 
A) joining a sorority or fraternity to study initiation rituals without revealing your identity as a researcher. 
B) telling people you're a spy to find out how they react. 
C) telling a motorcycle gang that you are a researcher and would like to ride with them for a year to understand their interaction patterns. 
D) being a newspaper reporter who interviews union workers to learn about recent strike efforts.

Question 11

Field notes should record what you "know happened," NOT what you "think" has happened.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Prolonged engagement is used to reduce the impact of reactivity and respondent bias.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Among the advantages of qualitative research is that it

Accepted Answer

A) yields precise descriptive statements about a large population. 
B) involves the uniform application of precise operational definitions. 
C) allows for the modification of research design, 
D) produces definitive conclusions. 
E) is an extremely reliable technique. 
A) yields precise descriptive statements about a large population. 
B) involves the uniform application of precise operational definitions. 
C) allows for the modification of research design, 
D) produces definitive conclusions. 
E) is an extremely reliable technique.

Question 14

The standards for appraising the trustworthiness of qualitative research are the same regardless of one's epistemological paradigm.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Discuss the differences between positivist,social constructivist and empowerment standards for evaluating qualitative studies.

Accepted Answer

Positivist, social constructivist, and e

Question 16

Which of the following is POOR advice about recording observations in the field?

Accepted Answer

A) Don't trust your memory any more than you have to. 
B) Always constantly take notes while you are observing. 
C) Make at least two copies of your notes. 
D) Advance preparation on recording anticipated observations better enables you to record unanticipated observations. 
A) Don't trust your memory any more than you have to. 
B) Always constantly take notes while you are observing. 
C) Make at least two copies of your notes. 
D) Advance preparation on recording anticipated observations better enables you to record unanticipated observations.

Question 17

Describe three key threats to the trustworthiness of qualitative research and six positivist strategies commonly used to minimize the distorting influence of those threats.

Accepted Answer

Three key threats to the trustworthiness

Question 18

Due to their similarity,it is relatively easy,and not paradoxical,to blend the emic and etic perspectives in qualitative observation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Professor Smith was interested in reporting the reality of the experiences of teenage runaways living on the streets in their own terms.Smith is probably most interested in:

Accepted Answer

A) being a complete participant 
B) quantitative research. 
C) ethnography. 
D) hermeneutics. 
E) none of the above. 
A) being a complete participant 
B) quantitative research. 
C) ethnography. 
D) hermeneutics. 
E) none of the above.

Question 20

Which of the following statements is true about participatory action research?

Accepted Answer

A) It is distinguished by its social action aims. 
B) The researcher serves as a resource to those being studied. 
C) It often involves poor people. 
D) All of these. 
A) It is distinguished by its social action aims. 
B) The researcher serves as a resource to those being studied. 
C) It often involves poor people. 
D) All of these.

An informant is one of your colleagues who attempts to gain membership into the group being studied.

Using the life-history method,researchers ask open-ended questions to discover how participants in a study understand the significant events and meanings in their own lives.

Explain why blending the emic and etic perspectives is a challenging paradox.

Which of the following contemporary positivist strategies is recommended for enhancing the rigor of qualitative studies?

Which of the following statements is true about the emic and etic perspectives in qualitative research?

In comparison to quantitative research methods,what are the major strengths and weaknesses of qualitative research methods?

Select a research topic.Describe how a complete participant,a participant-as-observer,an observer-as-participant,and a complete observer might study that subject.

A study that begins with observations and then looks for patterns,themes,or common categories is using what method?

The qualitative researcher

An example of the participant-as-observer includes

Field notes should record what you "know happened," NOT what you "think" has happened.

Prolonged engagement is used to reduce the impact of reactivity and respondent bias.

Among the advantages of qualitative research is that it

The standards for appraising the trustworthiness of qualitative research are the same regardless of one's epistemological paradigm.

Discuss the differences between positivist,social constructivist and empowerment standards for evaluating qualitative studies.

Which of the following is POOR advice about recording observations in the field?

Describe three key threats to the trustworthiness of qualitative research and six positivist strategies commonly used to minimize the distorting influence of those threats.

Due to their similarity,it is relatively easy,and not paradoxical,to blend the emic and etic perspectives in qualitative observation.

Professor Smith was interested in reporting the reality of the experiences of teenage runaways living on the streets in their own terms.Smith is probably most interested in:

Which of the following statements is true about participatory action research?

Why Study Research?

Evidence-Based Practice: The Research Process

Quantitative, Qualitative, and Mixed Methods of Inquiry

Factors Influencing the Research Process

Ethical Issues in Social Work Research

Culturally Competent Research

Problem Formulation

Measurement in Quantitative and Qualitative Inquiry

Quantitative and Qualitative Measurement Instruments

Surveys

Sampling: Quantitative and Qualitative Approaches

Experiments and Quasi-Experiments

Single Case Evaluation Designs

Program Evaluation

Analyzing Available Records: Quantitative and Qualitative Methods

Quantitative Data Analysis

Qualitative Data Analysis

Filters

Exam 15: Additional Methods in Qualitative Inquiry

An informant is one of your colleagues who attempts to gain membership into the group being studied.

Using the life-history method,researchers ask open-ended questions to discover how participants in a study understand the significant events and meanings in their own lives.

Explain why blending the emic and etic perspectives is a challenging paradox.

Which of the following contemporary positivist strategies is recommended for enhancing the rigor of qualitative studies?

Which of the following statements is true about the emic and etic perspectives in qualitative research?

In comparison to quantitative research methods,what are the major strengths and weaknesses of qualitative research methods?

Select a research topic.Describe how a complete participant,a participant-as-observer,an observer-as-participant,and a complete observer might study that subject.

A study that begins with observations and then looks for patterns,themes,or common categories is using what method?

The qualitative researcher

An example of the participant-as-observer includes

Field notes should record what you "know happened," NOT what you "think" has happened.

Prolonged engagement is used to reduce the impact of reactivity and respondent bias.

Among the advantages of qualitative research is that it

The standards for appraising the trustworthiness of qualitative research are the same regardless of one's epistemological paradigm.

Discuss the differences between positivist,social constructivist and empowerment standards for evaluating qualitative studies.

Which of the following is POOR advice about recording observations in the field?

Describe three key threats to the trustworthiness of qualitative research and six positivist strategies commonly used to minimize the distorting influence of those threats.

Due to their similarity,it is relatively easy,and not paradoxical,to blend the emic and etic perspectives in qualitative observation.

Professor Smith was interested in reporting the reality of the experiences of teenage runaways living on the streets in their own terms.Smith is probably most interested in:

Which of the following statements is true about participatory action research?

Why Study Research?

Evidence-Based Practice: The Research Process

Quantitative, Qualitative, and Mixed Methods of Inquiry

Factors Influencing the Research Process

Ethical Issues in Social Work Research

Culturally Competent Research

Problem Formulation

Measurement in Quantitative and Qualitative Inquiry

Quantitative and Qualitative Measurement Instruments

Surveys

Sampling: Quantitative and Qualitative Approaches

Experiments and Quasi-Experiments

Single Case Evaluation Designs

Program Evaluation

Analyzing Available Records: Quantitative and Qualitative Methods

Quantitative Data Analysis

Qualitative Data Analysis

Filters