Question 1

In order to conduct a proper ethnomethodology, researchers need to maintain a distance from the world they are studying.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT true about computer-assisted qualitative coding?

Accepted Answer

A)  You can revise codes as you go along. 
B)  You can assign multiple codes to one text segment. 
C)  You can only assign one code to each portion of text. 
D)  You can link your own comments (called memos) to text segments to assist with data analysis. 
A)  You can revise codes as you go along. 
B)  You can assign multiple codes to one text segment. 
C)  You can only assign one code to each portion of text. 
D)  You can link your own comments (called memos) to text segments to assist with data analysis.

Question 3

Which is NOT a goal of grounded theory?

Accepted Answer

A)  to support a preexisting theory found in the literature 
B)  to develop general concepts that are formed right from the text 
C)  to suggest plausible relationships among data-created concepts 
D)  to develop a theory that is based inductively in the data 
A)  to support a preexisting theory found in the literature 
B)  to develop general concepts that are formed right from the text 
C)  to suggest plausible relationships among data-created concepts 
D)  to develop a theory that is based inductively in the data

Question 4

If a researcher adjusts the data-collection process when it appears that additional concepts or relationships need to be explored and investigated, this is called progressive focusing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Narrative analysis attempts to understand a life as it unfolded or a series of events as they unfolded, in a meaningful progression.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

What is one type of qualitative data that raises special ethical concerns?

Accepted Answer

A)  de-identified text 
B)  sound clips with voiceovers 
C)  photographs of the research setting with individuals in the background 
D)  coded newspaper articles 
A)  de-identified text 
B)  sound clips with voiceovers 
C)  photographs of the research setting with individuals in the background 
D)  coded newspaper articles

Question 7

Some research studies may be related to sensitive and emotionally charged topics. Who are some individuals who may be negatively influenced by this and how can you help mitigate these concerns?

Accepted Answer

Individuals could be research participan

Question 8

Which is NOT a benefit of computer-assisted qualitative data analysis?

Accepted Answer

A)  ability to test different hypotheses 
B)  flexibility to experiment with different codes 
C)  facilitating the creation of visual representations of textual data 
D)  having the software understand the text and create a theoretical model automatically 
A)  ability to test different hypotheses 
B)  flexibility to experiment with different codes 
C)  facilitating the creation of visual representations of textual data 
D)  having the software understand the text and create a theoretical model automatically

Question 9

Reflexivity is important to discuss in qualitative analysis because of the fixed and predictable nature of field research.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Creating grounded theory is an ongoing process throughout data analysis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Describe the purpose of ethnomethodological and ethnographic research analysis. Make sure to discuss the differences between these two techniques, as well as any comparisons.

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary but should touch on th

Question 12

Ethnomethodologists believe in an objective reality.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

What is the developmental process of grounded theory?

Accepted Answer

Throughout data collection, researchers

Question 14

Ethnographers are considered more constructivist, while ethnomethodologists are considered more naturalist in their analyses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

How does computer-assisted qualitative data analysis parallel traditional data analysis?

Accepted Answer

Should explain how both analyz

Question 16

Consider the ethical issue of privacy, confidentiality, and anonymity in conducting qualitative analysis for a sensitive topic, such as crime involvement. What are some ways to protect the identities of your research participants?

Accepted Answer

Answers will vary-could include answers,

Question 17

If you are conducting qualitative research and encounter problems in the field, by detailing the problems you encountered and how you resolved, or tried to resolve, them, you would be engaging in which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  progressive focusing 
B)  reflexivity 
C)  deductive reasoning 
D)  inductive reasoning 
A)  progressive focusing 
B)  reflexivity 
C)  deductive reasoning 
D)  inductive reasoning

Question 18

It is most important for researchers to be reflexive while collecting their data and is less important when analyzing the data.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Conversation analysis focuses on how respondents impose order on the flow of their experiences and how they make sense of the events and actions that they have participated in.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

When coding during a narrative analysis, you typically focus on which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  the transcription as a whole 
B)  moment-by-moment interactions within the transcript 
C)  each transcribed paragraph as a unit 
A)  the transcription as a whole 
B)  moment-by-moment interactions within the transcript 
C)  each transcribed paragraph as a unit

In order to conduct a proper ethnomethodology, researchers need to maintain a distance from the world they are studying.

Which of the following is NOT true about computer-assisted qualitative coding?

Which is NOT a goal of grounded theory?

If a researcher adjusts the data-collection process when it appears that additional concepts or relationships need to be explored and investigated, this is called progressive focusing.

Narrative analysis attempts to understand a life as it unfolded or a series of events as they unfolded, in a meaningful progression.

What is one type of qualitative data that raises special ethical concerns?

Some research studies may be related to sensitive and emotionally charged topics. Who are some individuals who may be negatively influenced by this and how can you help mitigate these concerns?

Which is NOT a benefit of computer-assisted qualitative data analysis?

Reflexivity is important to discuss in qualitative analysis because of the fixed and predictable nature of field research.

Creating grounded theory is an ongoing process throughout data analysis.

Describe the purpose of ethnomethodological and ethnographic research analysis. Make sure to discuss the differences between these two techniques, as well as any comparisons.

Ethnomethodologists believe in an objective reality.

What is the developmental process of grounded theory?

Ethnographers are considered more constructivist, while ethnomethodologists are considered more naturalist in their analyses.

How does computer-assisted qualitative data analysis parallel traditional data analysis?

Consider the ethical issue of privacy, confidentiality, and anonymity in conducting qualitative analysis for a sensitive topic, such as crime involvement. What are some ways to protect the identities of your research participants?

If you are conducting qualitative research and encounter problems in the field, by detailing the problems you encountered and how you resolved, or tried to resolve, them, you would be engaging in which of the following?

It is most important for researchers to be reflexive while collecting their data and is less important when analyzing the data.

Conversation analysis focuses on how respondents impose order on the flow of their experiences and how they make sense of the events and actions that they have participated in.

When coding during a narrative analysis, you typically focus on which of the following?

Science, Society, and Research Related to Crime, Criminology, and Social Control

The Process and Problems of Research of Criminological Research

Ethical and Scientific Guidelines for Research

Conceptualization and Measurement

Sampling

Causation and Research Design

Experimental Designs

Survey Research

Qualitative Methods: Observing, Participating, and Listening

Analyzing Content: Research Using Secondary, Historical, and Comparative Data, and Content Analysis

Social Network Analysis, Crime Mapping, and Big Data

Evaluation and Policy Analysis

Mixing and Comparing Methods

Analyzing Quantitative Data

Reporting Research Results

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Exam 15: Analyzing Qualitative Data

In order to conduct a proper ethnomethodology, researchers need to maintain a distance from the world they are studying.

Which of the following is NOT true about computer-assisted qualitative coding?

Which is NOT a goal of grounded theory?

If a researcher adjusts the data-collection process when it appears that additional concepts or relationships need to be explored and investigated, this is called progressive focusing.

Narrative analysis attempts to understand a life as it unfolded or a series of events as they unfolded, in a meaningful progression.

What is one type of qualitative data that raises special ethical concerns?

Some research studies may be related to sensitive and emotionally charged topics. Who are some individuals who may be negatively influenced by this and how can you help mitigate these concerns?

Which is NOT a benefit of computer-assisted qualitative data analysis?

Reflexivity is important to discuss in qualitative analysis because of the fixed and predictable nature of field research.

Creating grounded theory is an ongoing process throughout data analysis.

Describe the purpose of ethnomethodological and ethnographic research analysis. Make sure to discuss the differences between these two techniques, as well as any comparisons.

Ethnomethodologists believe in an objective reality.

What is the developmental process of grounded theory?

Ethnographers are considered more constructivist, while ethnomethodologists are considered more naturalist in their analyses.

How does computer-assisted qualitative data analysis parallel traditional data analysis?

Consider the ethical issue of privacy, confidentiality, and anonymity in conducting qualitative analysis for a sensitive topic, such as crime involvement. What are some ways to protect the identities of your research participants?

If you are conducting qualitative research and encounter problems in the field, by detailing the problems you encountered and how you resolved, or tried to resolve, them, you would be engaging in which of the following?

It is most important for researchers to be reflexive while collecting their data and is less important when analyzing the data.

Conversation analysis focuses on how respondents impose order on the flow of their experiences and how they make sense of the events and actions that they have participated in.

When coding during a narrative analysis, you typically focus on which of the following?

Science, Society, and Research Related to Crime, Criminology, and Social Control

The Process and Problems of Research of Criminological Research

Ethical and Scientific Guidelines for Research

Conceptualization and Measurement

Sampling

Causation and Research Design

Experimental Designs

Survey Research

Qualitative Methods: Observing, Participating, and Listening

Analyzing Content: Research Using Secondary, Historical, and Comparative Data, and Content Analysis

Social Network Analysis, Crime Mapping, and Big Data

Evaluation and Policy Analysis

Mixing and Comparing Methods

Analyzing Quantitative Data

Reporting Research Results

Filters