Question 1

Which of the following is a definition of trustworthiness used in qualitative and mixed-methods research?

Accepted Answer

A)  Whether the data accurately reflects the variable of interest 
B)  The consistency of the data collection 
C)  Whether findings are accurate based on perceptions of the participants, researchers, and readers of the work 
D)  Steps taken to show reliability, validity, and rigor 
A)  Whether the data accurately reflects the variable of interest 
B)  The consistency of the data collection 
C)  Whether findings are accurate based on perceptions of the participants, researchers, and readers of the work 
D)  Steps taken to show reliability, validity, and rigor C

Question 2

All of the following are major characteristics of only qualitative data analysis, except:

Accepted Answer

A)  data analysis takes place throughout the process. 
B)  measures are typically composed of words. 
C)  the research question drives the methods used. 
D)  a research strategy, such as "narrative" or "grounded theory" is used. 
A)  data analysis takes place throughout the process. 
B)  measures are typically composed of words. 
C)  the research question drives the methods used. 
D)  a research strategy, such as "narrative" or "grounded theory" is used. C

Question 3

Which of the following is not a common method to merge data sets in convergent parallel mixed-methods?

Accepted Answer

A)  Analyze separately and use one set to confirm the other. 
B)  Analyze both in the same analysis. 
C)  Present a single visual. 
D)  Transform qualitative data into quantitative and merge to analyze together. 
A)  Analyze separately and use one set to confirm the other. 
B)  Analyze both in the same analysis. 
C)  Present a single visual. 
D)  Transform qualitative data into quantitative and merge to analyze together. B

Question 4

Which of the following describes convergent parallel mixed-methods?

Accepted Answer

A)  Begins with quantitative data collection that informs the qualitative phase of the study. 
B)  Qualitative and quantitative data are collected at the same time and merged. 
C)  Begins with qualitative data collection that informs the quantitative phase of the study. 
D)  Qualitative and quantitative data are collected at the same time and not merged. 
A)  Begins with quantitative data collection that informs the qualitative phase of the study. 
B)  Qualitative and quantitative data are collected at the same time and merged. 
C)  Begins with qualitative data collection that informs the quantitative phase of the study. 
D)  Qualitative and quantitative data are collected at the same time and not merged.

Question 5

Which of the following is a definition of verification used in qualitative and mixed-methods research?

Accepted Answer

A)  Whether the data accurately reflects the variable of interest 
B)  The consistency of the data collection 
C)  Whether findings are accurate based on perceptions of the participants, researchers, and readers of the work 
D)  Steps taken to show reliability, validity, and rigor 
A)  Whether the data accurately reflects the variable of interest 
B)  The consistency of the data collection 
C)  Whether findings are accurate based on perceptions of the participants, researchers, and readers of the work 
D)  Steps taken to show reliability, validity, and rigor

Question 6

Which of the following describes the interpretations of mixed-methods data findings?

Accepted Answer

A)  Interpretations of mixed-methods findings are added to the methods section of the paper. 
B)  Interpretations of mixed-methods findings are in the results and discussion sections of the paper. 
C)  Interpretations of mixed-methods findings are in the discussion section of the paper. 
D)  Interpretations of mixed-methods findings are in the results section of the paper. 
A)  Interpretations of mixed-methods findings are added to the methods section of the paper. 
B)  Interpretations of mixed-methods findings are in the results and discussion sections of the paper. 
C)  Interpretations of mixed-methods findings are in the discussion section of the paper. 
D)  Interpretations of mixed-methods findings are in the results section of the paper.

Question 7

Which of the following describes the use of an external auditor?

Accepted Answer

A)  Data are collected twice, and the reliability is assessed. 
B)  Data are reviewed to determine if the researcher measured what was intended. 
C)  Negative and positive cases of the themes are reviewed. 
D)  A detailed review is conducted of how data were collected, how themes were determined, research decisions, and memos. 
A)  Data are collected twice, and the reliability is assessed. 
B)  Data are reviewed to determine if the researcher measured what was intended. 
C)  Negative and positive cases of the themes are reviewed. 
D)  A detailed review is conducted of how data were collected, how themes were determined, research decisions, and memos.

Question 8

Which of the following is not a common type of mixed-methods design?

Accepted Answer

A)  Explanatory parallel mixed-methods 
B)  Convergent parallel mixed-methods 
C)  Explanatory sequential mixed-methods 
D)  Exploratory sequential mixed-methods 
A)  Explanatory parallel mixed-methods 
B)  Convergent parallel mixed-methods 
C)  Explanatory sequential mixed-methods 
D)  Exploratory sequential mixed-methods

Question 9

Which of the following describes peer review?

Accepted Answer

A)  Adequate time is spent immersed at the data site, building trust, learning the culture, and checking for misinformation and data saturation. 
B)  Use of multiple methods to collect data. 
C)  A person familiar with the phenomenon asks the researcher rigorous questions about the methods, meanings, and interpretations. 
D)  Exploring cases that do not fit the themes. 
A)  Adequate time is spent immersed at the data site, building trust, learning the culture, and checking for misinformation and data saturation. 
B)  Use of multiple methods to collect data. 
C)  A person familiar with the phenomenon asks the researcher rigorous questions about the methods, meanings, and interpretations. 
D)  Exploring cases that do not fit the themes.

Question 10

Which of the following describes negative case analysis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Adequate time is spent immersed at the data site, building trust, learning the culture, and checking for misinformation and data saturation. 
B)  The use of multiple methods to collect data. 
C)  A person familiar with the phenomenon asks the researcher rigorous questions about the methods, meanings, and interpretations. 
D)  Exploring cases that do not fit the themes. 
A)  Adequate time is spent immersed at the data site, building trust, learning the culture, and checking for misinformation and data saturation. 
B)  The use of multiple methods to collect data. 
C)  A person familiar with the phenomenon asks the researcher rigorous questions about the methods, meanings, and interpretations. 
D)  Exploring cases that do not fit the themes.

Question 11

Which of the following describes prolonged engagement?

Accepted Answer

A)  Adequate time is spent immersed at the data site, building trust, learning the culture, and checking for misinformation and data saturation. 
B)  Use of multiple methods to collect data. 
C)  A person familiar with the phenomenon asks the researcher rigorous questions about the methods, meanings, and interpretations. 
D)  Exploring cases that do not fit the themes. 
A)  Adequate time is spent immersed at the data site, building trust, learning the culture, and checking for misinformation and data saturation. 
B)  Use of multiple methods to collect data. 
C)  A person familiar with the phenomenon asks the researcher rigorous questions about the methods, meanings, and interpretations. 
D)  Exploring cases that do not fit the themes.

Question 12

Which of the following describes explanatory sequential mixed-methods?

Accepted Answer

A)  Begins with quantitative data collection that informs the qualitative phase of the study. 
B)  Begins with qualitative data collection that informs the quantitative phase of the study. 
C)  Qualitative and quantitative data are collected at the same time and not merged. 
D)  Qualitative and quantitative data are collected at the same time and merged. 
A)  Begins with quantitative data collection that informs the qualitative phase of the study. 
B)  Begins with qualitative data collection that informs the quantitative phase of the study. 
C)  Qualitative and quantitative data are collected at the same time and not merged. 
D)  Qualitative and quantitative data are collected at the same time and merged.

Question 13

Which of the following is not a common part of interpreting qualitative data?

Accepted Answer

A)  Adding your own thoughts to the data set 
B)  Looking for emerging themes across data sources 
C)  Looking for the larger meaning in the data 
D)  Checking with participants to see if you are representing their words accurately 
A)  Adding your own thoughts to the data set 
B)  Looking for emerging themes across data sources 
C)  Looking for the larger meaning in the data 
D)  Checking with participants to see if you are representing their words accurately

Question 14

Which of the following describes member checking?

Accepted Answer

A)  A person familiar with the phenomenon asks the researcher rigorous questions about the methods, meanings, and interpretations. 
B)  A description of the themes is sent to the participants to verify, validate, and fine-tune the analysis. 
C)  Deep, detailed descriptions are used to describe participants' views. 
D)  The researcher reflects on her or his experiences, perceptions, and assumptions. 
A)  A person familiar with the phenomenon asks the researcher rigorous questions about the methods, meanings, and interpretations. 
B)  A description of the themes is sent to the participants to verify, validate, and fine-tune the analysis. 
C)  Deep, detailed descriptions are used to describe participants' views. 
D)  The researcher reflects on her or his experiences, perceptions, and assumptions.

Question 15

Which of the following describes reporting of qualitative data?

Accepted Answer

A)  A person familiar with the phenomenon asks the researcher rigorous questions about the methods, meanings, and interpretations. 
B)  A description of the themes is sent to the participants to verify, validate, and fine-tune the analysis. 
C)  Deep, detailed descriptions are used to describe participants' views. 
D)  The researcher reflects on her or his experiences, perceptions, and assumptions. 
A)  A person familiar with the phenomenon asks the researcher rigorous questions about the methods, meanings, and interpretations. 
B)  A description of the themes is sent to the participants to verify, validate, and fine-tune the analysis. 
C)  Deep, detailed descriptions are used to describe participants' views. 
D)  The researcher reflects on her or his experiences, perceptions, and assumptions.

Question 16

Which of the following is a definition of providing generalizability in mixed-methods studies?

Accepted Answer

A)  The consistency of the data 
B)  Findings that might apply in other settings or to a larger population 
C)  Evidence that you are measuring what you think you are measuring 
D)  Credibility in the interpretation of the data 
A)  The consistency of the data 
B)  Findings that might apply in other settings or to a larger population 
C)  Evidence that you are measuring what you think you are measuring 
D)  Credibility in the interpretation of the data

Which of the following is a definition of trustworthiness used in qualitative and mixed-methods research?

All of the following are major characteristics of only qualitative data analysis, except:

Which of the following is not a common method to merge data sets in convergent parallel mixed-methods?

Which of the following describes convergent parallel mixed-methods?

Which of the following is a definition of verification used in qualitative and mixed-methods research?

Which of the following describes the interpretations of mixed-methods data findings?

Which of the following describes the use of an external auditor?

Which of the following is not a common type of mixed-methods design?

Which of the following describes peer review?

Which of the following describes negative case analysis?

Which of the following describes prolonged engagement?

Which of the following describes explanatory sequential mixed-methods?

Which of the following is not a common part of interpreting qualitative data?

Which of the following describes member checking?

Which of the following describes reporting of qualitative data?

Which of the following is a definition of providing generalizability in mixed-methods studies?

The Nature, Purpose, and Overall Process of Research

Descriptive Research

Experimental Research

Qualitative 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

Developing the Research Proposal

Understanding the Research Process

Writing the Research Report

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Exam 16: Qualitative and Mixed Methods Data Analysis and Interpretations

Which of the following is a definition of trustworthiness used in qualitative and mixed-methods research?

All of the following are major characteristics of only qualitative data analysis, except:

Which of the following is not a common method to merge data sets in convergent parallel mixed-methods?

Which of the following describes convergent parallel mixed-methods?

Which of the following is a definition of verification used in qualitative and mixed-methods research?

Which of the following describes the interpretations of mixed-methods data findings?

Which of the following describes the use of an external auditor?

Which of the following is not a common type of mixed-methods design?

Which of the following describes peer review?

Which of the following describes negative case analysis?

Which of the following describes prolonged engagement?

Which of the following describes explanatory sequential mixed-methods?

Which of the following is not a common part of interpreting qualitative data?

Which of the following describes member checking?

Which of the following describes reporting of qualitative data?

Which of the following is a definition of providing generalizability in mixed-methods studies?

The Nature, Purpose, and Overall Process of Research

Descriptive Research

Experimental Research

Qualitative 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

Developing the Research Proposal

Understanding the Research Process

Writing the Research Report

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