Question 1

Qualitative researchers should NEVER participate as an actor in the events under study.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Describe how grounded theory can be used in conjunction with ethnography.

Accepted Answer

Grounded theory and ethnography can be u

Question 3

Qualitative research is especially effective for

Accepted Answer

A) descriptive research. 
B) providing a comprehensive perspective to the researcher. 
C) meeting the scientific norm of generalizability. 
D) meeting the scientific norm of precision. 
A) descriptive research. 
B) providing a comprehensive perspective to the researcher. 
C) meeting the scientific norm of generalizability. 
D) meeting the scientific norm of precision.

Question 4

Feminist studies aim to generate findings that can be used to improve the well being of women in an historically male dominated society.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

In comparison to surveys,qualitative research is

Accepted Answer

A) more subjective and more generalizable. 
B) less subjective and more generalizable. 
C) more subjective and less generalizable. 
D) less subjective and less generalizable. 
A) more subjective and more generalizable. 
B) less subjective and more generalizable. 
C) more subjective and less generalizable. 
D) less subjective and less generalizable.

Question 6

Qualitative researchers should wait to record observations until enough time has passed to put the events in a proper perspective.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Ethnography focuses on providing detailed,accurate descriptions of the way people in a particular culture live and the way they interpret the meanings of things.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Which of the following statements is true about focus groups?

Accepted Answer

A) The larger the number of participants, the better. 
B) The group dynamics may bring out information that may not have emerged in individual interviews.. 
C) Representativeness is a common strength of this method. 
D) The data that emerge are likely to be less voluminous and more systematic than structured survey data. 
A) The larger the number of participants, the better. 
B) The group dynamics may bring out information that may not have emerged in individual interviews.. 
C) Representativeness is a common strength of this method. 
D) The data that emerge are likely to be less voluminous and more systematic than structured survey data.

Question 9

Describe how grounded theory uses constant comparisons.

Accepted Answer

Grounded theory uses constant comparison

Question 10

The complete participant role prevents researchers from having an effect on what they are observing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Grounded theory emphasizes inductive processes,but can incorporate deductive processes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The qualitative researcher in the role of participant-as-observer participates fully with the group under study but does not disclose his or her role as researcher.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Which of the following is a social constructivist standard for appraising the trustworthiness of qualitative research?

Accepted Answer

A) Member checking 
B) Evoke action for the distribution of power 
C) Prolonged engagement 
D) Negative case analysis 
A) Member checking 
B) Evoke action for the distribution of power 
C) Prolonged engagement 
D) Negative case analysis

Question 14

An advantage of qualitative research is that

Accepted Answer

A) it enables the researcher to draw conclusions about the population. 
B) the researcher can control the variables under study. 
C) phenomena can be studied in a natural setting. 
D) hypotheses can be rigorously tested. 
A) it enables the researcher to draw conclusions about the population. 
B) the researcher can control the variables under study. 
C) phenomena can be studied in a natural setting. 
D) hypotheses can be rigorously tested.

Qualitative researchers should NEVER participate as an actor in the events under study.

Describe how grounded theory can be used in conjunction with ethnography.

Qualitative research is especially effective for

Feminist studies aim to generate findings that can be used to improve the well being of women in an historically male dominated society.

In comparison to surveys,qualitative research is

Qualitative researchers should wait to record observations until enough time has passed to put the events in a proper perspective.

Ethnography focuses on providing detailed,accurate descriptions of the way people in a particular culture live and the way they interpret the meanings of things.

Which of the following statements is true about focus groups?

Describe how grounded theory uses constant comparisons.

The complete participant role prevents researchers from having an effect on what they are observing.

Grounded theory emphasizes inductive processes,but can incorporate deductive processes.

The qualitative researcher in the role of participant-as-observer participates fully with the group under study but does not disclose his or her role as researcher.

Which of the following is a social constructivist standard for appraising the trustworthiness of qualitative research?

An advantage of qualitative research is that

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

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Exam 15: Additional Methods in Qualitative Inquiry

Qualitative researchers should NEVER participate as an actor in the events under study.

Describe how grounded theory can be used in conjunction with ethnography.

Qualitative research is especially effective for

Feminist studies aim to generate findings that can be used to improve the well being of women in an historically male dominated society.

In comparison to surveys,qualitative research is

Qualitative researchers should wait to record observations until enough time has passed to put the events in a proper perspective.

Ethnography focuses on providing detailed,accurate descriptions of the way people in a particular culture live and the way they interpret the meanings of things.

Which of the following statements is true about focus groups?

Describe how grounded theory uses constant comparisons.

The complete participant role prevents researchers from having an effect on what they are observing.

Grounded theory emphasizes inductive processes,but can incorporate deductive processes.

The qualitative researcher in the role of participant-as-observer participates fully with the group under study but does not disclose his or her role as researcher.

Which of the following is a social constructivist standard for appraising the trustworthiness of qualitative research?

An advantage of qualitative research is that

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