Question 1

Which of the following is the proper way to maintain confidentiality in qualitative work?

Accepted Answer

A)  Use pseudonyms for participants, but use the actual names of places and locations. 
B)  Use pseudonyms for participants, and change the names of places, locations, and other identifying characteristics. 
C)  Use the actual names of participants, but change the names of places and locations. 
D)  Use the actual names of participants, and the actual names of places and locations. 
A)  Use pseudonyms for participants, but use the actual names of places and locations. 
B)  Use pseudonyms for participants, and change the names of places, locations, and other identifying characteristics. 
C)  Use the actual names of participants, but change the names of places and locations. 
D)  Use the actual names of participants, and the actual names of places and locations. B

Question 2

The researcher assumes that reality is socially constructed and centers on relationships and wholeness. This definition relates to which paradigm?

Accepted Answer

A)  Constructivist 
B)  Queer theory 
C)  Marxist 
D)  Feminist 
A)  Constructivist 
B)  Queer theory 
C)  Marxist 
D)  Feminist A

Question 3

Interviews are best explained as:

Accepted Answer

A)  an unplanned exchange. 
B)  forced discussions. 
C)  a purposeful conversation. 
D)  an informal conversation. 
A)  an unplanned exchange. 
B)  forced discussions. 
C)  a purposeful conversation. 
D)  an informal conversation. C

Question 4

Which of the following is not a guideline for asking effective questions?

Accepted Answer

A)  Questions are multifaceted and require participants to respond to more than one issue in the same question. 
B)  Questions are kept brief and concise. 
C)  Questions are asked in a neutral manner. 
D)  Questions are open-ended. 
A)  Questions are multifaceted and require participants to respond to more than one issue in the same question. 
B)  Questions are kept brief and concise. 
C)  Questions are asked in a neutral manner. 
D)  Questions are open-ended.

Question 5

Data collection considerations after selecting the methods include all of the following, except:

Accepted Answer

A)  locating and accessing the data site. 
B)  determining the sampling techniques. 
C)  summative data analysis. 
D)  maintaining ethics and confidentiality. 
A)  locating and accessing the data site. 
B)  determining the sampling techniques. 
C)  summative data analysis. 
D)  maintaining ethics and confidentiality.

Question 6

Which of the following is a definition of the point of interface for mixed-method processes?

Accepted Answer

A)  Where the qualitative and quantitative data are combined at data collection, data analysis, or interpretation 
B)  Where the investigator starts with qualitative data collection and then uses quantitative data collection 
C)  Where the investigator starts with quantitative data collection and then uses qualitative data collection 
D)  Where the types of data are typically collected at the same time 
A)  Where the qualitative and quantitative data are combined at data collection, data analysis, or interpretation 
B)  Where the investigator starts with qualitative data collection and then uses quantitative data collection 
C)  Where the investigator starts with quantitative data collection and then uses qualitative data collection 
D)  Where the types of data are typically collected at the same time

Question 7

Which of the following is not true about maintaining ethics and confidentiality?

Accepted Answer

A)  There are similar issues with qualitative and quantitative data collection. 
B)  In order to protect the names of things, places, and people, pseudonyms are often used. 
C)  A clear understanding of the parameters of confidentially needs to be present. 
D)  It is ok to discuss one participant's responses with another participant. 
A)  There are similar issues with qualitative and quantitative data collection. 
B)  In order to protect the names of things, places, and people, pseudonyms are often used. 
C)  A clear understanding of the parameters of confidentially needs to be present. 
D)  It is ok to discuss one participant's responses with another participant.

Question 8

Which of the following is a definition of exploratory sequential mixed-methods?

Accepted Answer

A)  Where the investigator starts with qualitative data collection to discover participant views and then uses this information to develop a quantitative phase 
B)  Where the investigator starts with quantitative data collection and then further investigates a specific area or areas to learn more about it/them using qualitative data collection 
C)  Where the types of data are typically collected at the same time with similar sample sizes to gain a more complete understanding of a phenomenon 
D)  Where the point of interface is in the joint interpretation of meaning of both qualitative and quantitative data sources. 
A)  Where the investigator starts with qualitative data collection to discover participant views and then uses this information to develop a quantitative phase 
B)  Where the investigator starts with quantitative data collection and then further investigates a specific area or areas to learn more about it/them using qualitative data collection 
C)  Where the types of data are typically collected at the same time with similar sample sizes to gain a more complete understanding of a phenomenon 
D)  Where the point of interface is in the joint interpretation of meaning of both qualitative and quantitative data sources.

Question 9

Which of the following accurately explains case study methods of qualitative research?

Accepted Answer

A)  Provide an intensive, holistic, and in-depth understanding of a bounded system or one person 
B)  Develop theories that are grounded in the real world 
C)  Interpret the stories of participants 
D)  Explore common and shared experiences about a human experience (core meaning) through lived experiences or an individual's experiences 
A)  Provide an intensive, holistic, and in-depth understanding of a bounded system or one person 
B)  Develop theories that are grounded in the real world 
C)  Interpret the stories of participants 
D)  Explore common and shared experiences about a human experience (core meaning) through lived experiences or an individual's experiences

Question 10

The most common form of qualitative data collection is:

Accepted Answer

A)  interviews. 
B)  observations. 
C)  ethnography. 
D)  fieldnotes. 
A)  interviews. 
B)  observations. 
C)  ethnography. 
D)  fieldnotes.

Question 11

Which of the following accurately explains narrative strategies of qualitative research?

Accepted Answer

A)  Provide an intensive, holistic, and in-depth understanding of a bounded system or one person 
B)  Develop theories of action, interaction, or process that are grounded in participants' views 
C)  Interpret the stories of participants 
D)  Explore common and shared experiences about a human experience (core meaning) through an individual's lived experiences 
A)  Provide an intensive, holistic, and in-depth understanding of a bounded system or one person 
B)  Develop theories of action, interaction, or process that are grounded in participants' views 
C)  Interpret the stories of participants 
D)  Explore common and shared experiences about a human experience (core meaning) through an individual's lived experiences

Question 12

Which of the following accurately explains a semistructured interview guide?

Accepted Answer

A)  The wording and order of the questions are determined in advance and do not change from one interview to the next. 
B)  The wording and order of the questions are determined in advance, and only the wording of the questions can change from one interview to the next. 
C)  The wording and order of the questions are flexible, spontaneous, and loose so that every interview is different. 
D)  The wording and order of the questions are determined in advance; however, there is flexibility to change the wording and order of questions from one interview to the next, and fluidity is built into the design. 
A)  The wording and order of the questions are determined in advance and do not change from one interview to the next. 
B)  The wording and order of the questions are determined in advance, and only the wording of the questions can change from one interview to the next. 
C)  The wording and order of the questions are flexible, spontaneous, and loose so that every interview is different. 
D)  The wording and order of the questions are determined in advance; however, there is flexibility to change the wording and order of questions from one interview to the next, and fluidity is built into the design.

Question 13

Which of the following is a definition of convergent parallel mixed-methods?

Accepted Answer

A)  Where the investigator starts with qualitative data collection to discover participant views and then uses this information to develop a quantitative phase 
B)  Where the investigator starts with quantitative data collection and then further investigates a specific area or areas to learn more about it/them using qualitative data collection 
C)  Where the types of data are typically collected at the same time with similar sample sizes to gain a more complete understanding of a phenomenon 
D)  Where the point of interface is in the joint interpretation of meaning of both qualitative and quantitative data sources. 
A)  Where the investigator starts with qualitative data collection to discover participant views and then uses this information to develop a quantitative phase 
B)  Where the investigator starts with quantitative data collection and then further investigates a specific area or areas to learn more about it/them using qualitative data collection 
C)  Where the types of data are typically collected at the same time with similar sample sizes to gain a more complete understanding of a phenomenon 
D)  Where the point of interface is in the joint interpretation of meaning of both qualitative and quantitative data sources.

Question 14

Which of the following accurately explains clinical strategies of qualitative research?

Accepted Answer

A)  Provide an intensive, holistic, and in-depth understanding of a bounded system or one person 
B)  Develop theories of an action, interaction, or process that are grounded in participants' views 
C)  Explore common and shared experiences about a human experience (core meaning) through an individual's lived experiences 
D)  Are used to help patients 
A)  Provide an intensive, holistic, and in-depth understanding of a bounded system or one person 
B)  Develop theories of an action, interaction, or process that are grounded in participants' views 
C)  Explore common and shared experiences about a human experience (core meaning) through an individual's lived experiences 
D)  Are used to help patients

Question 15

Which of the following accurately explains phenomenological and ethnomethodological methods of qualitative research?

Accepted Answer

A)  Provide an intensive, holistic, and in-depth understanding of a bounded system or one person 
B)  Develop theories of action, interaction, or process that are grounded in participants' views 
C)  Interpret the stories of participants 
D)  Explore common and shared experiences about a human experience (core meaning) through lived experiences or an individual's experiences 
A)  Provide an intensive, holistic, and in-depth understanding of a bounded system or one person 
B)  Develop theories of action, interaction, or process that are grounded in participants' views 
C)  Interpret the stories of participants 
D)  Explore common and shared experiences about a human experience (core meaning) through lived experiences or an individual's experiences

Which of the following is the proper way to maintain confidentiality in qualitative work?

The researcher assumes that reality is socially constructed and centers on relationships and wholeness. This definition relates to which paradigm?

Interviews are best explained as:

Which of the following is not a guideline for asking effective questions?

Data collection considerations after selecting the methods include all of the following, except:

Which of the following is a definition of the point of interface for mixed-method processes?

Which of the following is not true about maintaining ethics and confidentiality?

Which of the following is a definition of exploratory sequential mixed-methods?

Which of the following accurately explains case study methods of qualitative research?

The most common form of qualitative data collection is:

Which of the following accurately explains narrative strategies of qualitative research?

Which of the following accurately explains a semistructured interview guide?

Which of the following is a definition of convergent parallel mixed-methods?

Which of the following accurately explains clinical strategies of qualitative research?

Which of the following accurately explains phenomenological and ethnomethodological methods of qualitative research?

The Nature, Purpose, and Overall Process of Research

Descriptive Research

Experimental Research

Historical Research and Action Research

Epidemiologic Research

Reviewing the Literature

Reading, Evaluating and Summarizing Research Reports

Developing the Research Plan and Grant Application

Ethical Concerns in Research

Identifying, Recruiting and Selecting Research Participants

Measurement in Research

Descriptive Data Analysis

Inferential Data Analysis

Qualitative and Mixed Methods Data Analysis and Interpretations

Developing the Research Proposal

Understanding the Research Process

Writing the Research Report

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Exam 4: Qualitative Research

Which of the following is the proper way to maintain confidentiality in qualitative work?

The researcher assumes that reality is socially constructed and centers on relationships and wholeness. This definition relates to which paradigm?

Interviews are best explained as:

Which of the following is not a guideline for asking effective questions?

Data collection considerations after selecting the methods include all of the following, except:

Which of the following is a definition of the point of interface for mixed-method processes?

Which of the following is not true about maintaining ethics and confidentiality?

Which of the following is a definition of exploratory sequential mixed-methods?

Which of the following accurately explains case study methods of qualitative research?

The most common form of qualitative data collection is:

Which of the following accurately explains narrative strategies of qualitative research?

Which of the following accurately explains a semistructured interview guide?

Which of the following is a definition of convergent parallel mixed-methods?

Which of the following accurately explains clinical strategies of qualitative research?

Which of the following accurately explains phenomenological and ethnomethodological methods of qualitative research?

The Nature, Purpose, and Overall Process of Research

Descriptive Research

Experimental Research

Historical Research and Action Research

Epidemiologic Research

Reviewing the Literature

Reading, Evaluating and Summarizing Research Reports

Developing the Research Plan and Grant Application

Ethical Concerns in Research

Identifying, Recruiting and Selecting Research Participants

Measurement in Research

Descriptive Data Analysis

Inferential Data Analysis

Qualitative and Mixed Methods Data Analysis and Interpretations

Developing the Research Proposal

Understanding the Research Process

Writing the Research Report

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