Question 1

A preliminary exploration of a qualitative database means that the researcher is

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A)  Searching for early code words to use in the analysis 
B)  Reading through it to obtain a general sense of the data 
C)  Checking to see if the transcriptionist typed it accurately 
D)  Exploring the data for a detailed description of codes 
A)  Searching for early code words to use in the analysis 
B)  Reading through it to obtain a general sense of the data 
C)  Checking to see if the transcriptionist typed it accurately 
D)  Exploring the data for a detailed description of codes B

Question 2

What does "simultaneous" mean in the process of qualitative data analysis?

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A)  Returning back and forth between collecting and coding data 
B)  The processes of transcribing and analyzing data are coordinated 
C)  Coding data, collecting data, and developing findings at the same time 
D)  The data collection, analysis, and finding development are distinct phases 
A)  Returning back and forth between collecting and coding data 
B)  The processes of transcribing and analyzing data are coordinated 
C)  Coding data, collecting data, and developing findings at the same time 
D)  The data collection, analysis, and finding development are distinct phases C

Question 3

When qualitative researchers engage in identifying text, segmenting text, assigning a code label, and combining similar codes, they are

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A)  Analyzing a transcript 
B)  Using a computer software program 
C)  Building description about a setting 
D)  Engaging in the coding process 
A)  Analyzing a transcript 
B)  Using a computer software program 
C)  Building description about a setting 
D)  Engaging in the coding process D

Question 4

Match between columns
                        Premises: Case study approach
Narrative approach
General qualitative approach
Ethnographic approach
Grounded theory approach

Accepted Answer

The Answer of An in-depth description of each case and is...

Question 5

Which of the following best describes the qualitative analysis process?

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A)  Going in circles 
B)  Going along the path that feels best 
C)  Going from the particular up to the general 
D)  Going from the general down to the particular 
A)  Going in circles 
B)  Going along the path that feels best 
C)  Going from the particular up to the general 
D)  Going from the general down to the particular

Question 6

What statement below BEST captures why a qualitative researcher engages in memoing during a study?

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A)  To keep a daily log of activities during the study 
B)  To reflect on the researcher's thoughts about the data 
C)  To send ideas to other researchers on the team 
D)  To probe for information about the categories 
A)  To keep a daily log of activities during the study 
B)  To reflect on the researcher's thoughts about the data 
C)  To send ideas to other researchers on the team 
D)  To probe for information about the categories

Question 7

Which of the following best describes the use of contrary evidence in a narrative discussion?

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A)  It demonstrates that a theory is wrong 
B)  It helps convey the complexity of the phenomenon 
C)  It presents the most common perspective about a theme 
D)  It helps to interconnect different themes 
A)  It demonstrates that a theory is wrong 
B)  It helps convey the complexity of the phenomenon 
C)  It presents the most common perspective about a theme 
D)  It helps to interconnect different themes

Question 8

Corroborating evidence about a finding is an example of which validation approach?

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A)  Triangulation 
B)  Auditing 
C)  Bracketing 
D)  Member checking 
A)  Triangulation 
B)  Auditing 
C)  Bracketing 
D)  Member checking

Question 9

Which of the following types of codes are always labeled using the exact words of participants?

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A)  Categories 
B)  Theme codes 
C)  Descriptive codes 
D)  In vivo codes 
A)  Categories 
B)  Theme codes 
C)  Descriptive codes 
D)  In vivo codes

Question 10

Describing personal views and setting them aside is an example of which validation approach?

Accepted Answer

A)  Triangulation 
B)  Bracketing 
C)  Member checking 
D)  Auditing 
A)  Triangulation 
B)  Bracketing 
C)  Member checking 
D)  Auditing

Question 11

Asking participants if the interpretations are fair and representative of their perspectives is an example of which validation approach?

Accepted Answer

A)  Auditing 
B)  Triangulation 
C)  Bracketing 
D)  Member checking 
A)  Auditing 
B)  Triangulation 
C)  Bracketing 
D)  Member checking

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT an acceptable way of validating findings in a qualitative study?

Accepted Answer

A)  Testing interview questions for reliability 
B)  Triangulation of data sources 
C)  Member checking of findings 
D)  External audit of research process 
A)  Testing interview questions for reliability 
B)  Triangulation of data sources 
C)  Member checking of findings 
D)  External audit of research process

Question 13

For a study, which of the following should be least in number?

Accepted Answer

A)  Text segments 
B)  Codes 
C)  Words 
D)  Themes 
A)  Text segments 
B)  Codes 
C)  Words 
D)  Themes

Question 14

Which of the following attributes is the least important use description in qualitative research?

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A)  The description transports you to the setting 
B)  The description describes accurately the situation 
C)  The description uses a detailed quote 
D)  The description includes the researcher's interpretation of the setting 
A)  The description transports you to the setting 
B)  The description describes accurately the situation 
C)  The description uses a detailed quote 
D)  The description includes the researcher's interpretation of the setting

Question 15

What is the first step a researcher might use to analyze the qualitative data in a study?

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A)  Prepare the data 
B)  Code the data 
C)  Explore the data 
D)  Define themes from the data 
A)  Prepare the data 
B)  Code the data 
C)  Explore the data 
D)  Define themes from the data

Question 16

What is the last step a researcher might use to analyze the qualitative data in a study?

Accepted Answer

A)  Define themes from the data 
B)  Explore the data 
C)  Code the data 
D)  Validate the findings 
A)  Define themes from the data 
B)  Explore the data 
C)  Code the data 
D)  Validate the findings

Question 17

Discussing the research process with a knowledgeable colleague is an example of which validation approach?

Accepted Answer

A)  Auditing 
B)  Bracketing 
C)  Member checking 
D)  Triangulation 
A)  Auditing 
B)  Bracketing 
C)  Member checking 
D)  Triangulation

Question 18

What is the last step that a researcher may use to code a transcript?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dividing the text into segments 
B)  Labeling the segments of information with codes 
C)  Collapsing codes into themes 
D)  Reducing overlaps among the codes 
A)  Dividing the text into segments 
B)  Labeling the segments of information with codes 
C)  Collapsing codes into themes 
D)  Reducing overlaps among the codes

Question 19

A qualitative researcher draws a theoretical model based on the data provided by the participants in the study. This illustrates:

Accepted Answer

A)  The interconnection of themes 
B)  The detailed explanation of a phenomenon 
C)  The layering of themes 
D)  The development of a storyline of themes 
A)  The interconnection of themes 
B)  The detailed explanation of a phenomenon 
C)  The layering of themes 
D)  The development of a storyline of themes

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT a form for presenting findings visually in qualitative research?

Accepted Answer

A)  A comparison table of teacher and student views 
B)  A demographic table indicating personal characteristics 
C)  A table that presents significant results in the study 
D)  A graph showing the interconnection of themes 
A)  A comparison table of teacher and student views 
B)  A demographic table indicating personal characteristics 
C)  A table that presents significant results in the study 
D)  A graph showing the interconnection of themes

A preliminary exploration of a qualitative database means that the researcher is

What does "simultaneous" mean in the process of qualitative data analysis?

When qualitative researchers engage in identifying text, segmenting text, assigning a code label, and combining similar codes, they are

Which of the following best describes the qualitative analysis process?

What statement below BEST captures why a qualitative researcher engages in memoing during a study?

Which of the following best describes the use of contrary evidence in a narrative discussion?

Corroborating evidence about a finding is an example of which validation approach?

Which of the following types of codes are always labeled using the exact words of participants?

Describing personal views and setting them aside is an example of which validation approach?

Asking participants if the interpretations are fair and representative of their perspectives is an example of which validation approach?

Which of the following is NOT an acceptable way of validating findings in a qualitative study?

For a study, which of the following should be least in number?

Which of the following attributes is the least important use description in qualitative research?

What is the first step a researcher might use to analyze the qualitative data in a study?

What is the last step a researcher might use to analyze the qualitative data in a study?

Discussing the research process with a knowledgeable colleague is an example of which validation approach?

What is the last step that a researcher may use to code a transcript?

A qualitative researcher draws a theoretical model based on the data provided by the participants in the study. This illustrates:

Which of the following is NOT a form for presenting findings visually in qualitative research?

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Exam 11: Data Analysis and Results: Examining What Was Found in a Qualitative Study

A preliminary exploration of a qualitative database means that the researcher is

What does "simultaneous" mean in the process of qualitative data analysis?

When qualitative researchers engage in identifying text, segmenting text, assigning a code label, and combining similar codes, they are

Which of the following best describes the qualitative analysis process?

What statement below BEST captures why a qualitative researcher engages in memoing during a study?

Which of the following best describes the use of contrary evidence in a narrative discussion?

Corroborating evidence about a finding is an example of which validation approach?

Which of the following types of codes are always labeled using the exact words of participants?

Describing personal views and setting them aside is an example of which validation approach?

Asking participants if the interpretations are fair and representative of their perspectives is an example of which validation approach?

Which of the following is NOT an acceptable way of validating findings in a qualitative study?

For a study, which of the following should be least in number?

Which of the following attributes is the least important use description in qualitative research?

What is the first step a researcher might use to analyze the qualitative data in a study?

What is the last step a researcher might use to analyze the qualitative data in a study?

Discussing the research process with a knowledgeable colleague is an example of which validation approach?

What is the last step that a researcher may use to code a transcript?

A qualitative researcher draws a theoretical model based on the data provided by the participants in the study. This illustrates:

Which of the following is NOT a form for presenting findings visually in qualitative research?

The Process of Research: Learning How Research Is Conducted and Reported

Quantitative and Qualitative Research: Understanding Different Types of Study Reports

Statements of the Problem: Identifying Why a Study Is Important

Literature Reviews: Examining the Background for a Study

Purpose Statements, Research Questions, and Hypotheses: Identifying the Intent of a Study

Titlequantitative Research Designs: Recognizing the Overall Plan for a Studytitle

Participants and Data Collection: Identifying How Quantitative Information Is Gathered

Data Analysis and Results: Examining What Was Found in a Quantitative Study

Qualitative Research Designs: Recognizing the Overall Plan for a Study

Participants and Data Collection: Identifying How Qualitative Information Is Gathered

Mixed Methods Research: Studies That Mix Quantitative and Qualitative Research

Action Research: Research for Solving Practical Problems

Conclusions: Identifying the Interpretations and Implications of a Study

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