Question 1

Which of the following best represents the qualitative data analysis process?

Accepted Answer

A)  Expected, surprising, unusual 
B)  Quantitative, qualitative, mixed methods 
C)  Fixed, linear, objective 
D)  Immediate, ongoing, spiral 
A)  Expected, surprising, unusual 
B)  Quantitative, qualitative, mixed methods 
C)  Fixed, linear, objective 
D)  Immediate, ongoing, spiral

Question 2

Any one method of data generation can result in many different types of data analysis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

What is coding?

Accepted Answer

A)  A process that research ethics offices use to determine which research studies are not ethically sound. 
B)  A process in mixed methods research whereby researchers with different philosophical worldviews are brought together to combine their worldviews. 
C)  A process in qualitative data analysis whereby data is organized into meaningful chunks. 
D)  A process in quantitative research to facilitate the identification of valid and reliable measures. 
A)  A process that research ethics offices use to determine which research studies are not ethically sound. 
B)  A process in mixed methods research whereby researchers with different philosophical worldviews are brought together to combine their worldviews. 
C)  A process in qualitative data analysis whereby data is organized into meaningful chunks. 
D)  A process in quantitative research to facilitate the identification of valid and reliable measures.

Question 4

What is the process of taking oral data and reproducing it as faithfully as possible as written text called?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ethnodrama 
B)  Coding 
C)  Transcribing 
D)  Knowledge translation 
A)  Ethnodrama 
B)  Coding 
C)  Transcribing 
D)  Knowledge translation

Question 5

In a deductive data analysis process, researchers identify taxonomies, themes, or theory from the data generated in the research.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Using a categorization matrix for coding of qualitative data is an example of an inductive data analysis process.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Which of the following best describes Creswell's (2014) recommended steps in the qualitative data analysis process?

Accepted Answer

A)  They are discrete steps that researchers flow naturally through in a systematic way from beginning to end. 
B)  Each step details activities with clear beginning and end points that are not returned to once they are complete. 
C)  Researchers can move between steps, often returning to earlier steps. 
D)  The steps are similar to the steps a researcher would follow when conducting a quantitative data analysis. 
A)  They are discrete steps that researchers flow naturally through in a systematic way from beginning to end. 
B)  Each step details activities with clear beginning and end points that are not returned to once they are complete. 
C)  Researchers can move between steps, often returning to earlier steps. 
D)  The steps are similar to the steps a researcher would follow when conducting a quantitative data analysis.

Question 8

A researcher uses her qualitative data analysis to produce a formal system for classifying young men's experiences of body image. What is the result of her data analysis process called?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ontology 
B)  A taxonomy 
C)  Statistical significance 
D)  Coding 
A)  Ontology 
B)  A taxonomy 
C)  Statistical significance 
D)  Coding

Question 9

In qualitative data analysis researchers can use an inductive data analysis process, a deductive data analysis process, or a combination of inductive and deductive processes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

According to Creswell (2014), codes in qualitative data analysis are described as falling into what three categories?

Accepted Answer

A)  Expected, surprising, unusual 
B)  Emotional, perceptual, cognitive 
C)  Green, yellow, red 
D)  Gender, age, socioeconomic status 
A)  Expected, surprising, unusual 
B)  Emotional, perceptual, cognitive 
C)  Green, yellow, red 
D)  Gender, age, socioeconomic status

Question 11

According to Crocker and colleagues (2010), what are multiple interpretations of findings in qualitative research?

Accepted Answer

A)  Expected and valued 
B)  Unexpected and discouraged 
C)  Expected but discouraged 
D)  Unexpected but valued 
A)  Expected and valued 
B)  Unexpected and discouraged 
C)  Expected but discouraged 
D)  Unexpected but valued

Question 12

Why is it important to use in vivo terms when conducting qualitative data analysis?

Accepted Answer

A)  To ensure the research is conducted in the participants' naturalistic setting 
B)  To ensure the participants understand the terms of their participation 
C)  To ensure the language of the participants is represented in the results 
D)  To ensure the researcher's writing is consistent with qualitative strategies of inquiry 
A)  To ensure the research is conducted in the participants' naturalistic setting 
B)  To ensure the participants understand the terms of their participation 
C)  To ensure the language of the participants is represented in the results 
D)  To ensure the researcher's writing is consistent with qualitative strategies of inquiry

Question 13

Qualitative data analysis is a fixed linear approach, with steps in the analysis occurring sequentially one after the other.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Which of the following is not a result researchers should be trying to achieve from a qualitative data analysis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Statistical significance 
B)  A taxonomy 
C)  A theory 
D)  Themes 
A)  Statistical significance 
B)  A taxonomy 
C)  A theory 
D)  Themes

Question 15

A researcher uses her qualitative data analysis to categorize the responses of the participants in her study and provide insight into the essential components of their exercise motivation. What is the result of her data analysis process called?

Accepted Answer

A)  Epistemology 
B)  Development of themes 
C)  In vivo 
D)  Creative synthesis 
A)  Epistemology 
B)  Development of themes 
C)  In vivo 
D)  Creative synthesis

Question 16

You conducted a qualitative study on five exercise participants' experiences of injury rehabilitation. Your methodology included one-on-one interviews with each participant (approximately one hour per interview), as well as a focus group interview with all participants together (approximately two hours). You audio-recorded all interviews. Describe the process that you would use to analyze the data.

Accepted Answer

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Question 17

Which of the following is not a reason why qualitative researchers often choose to publish qualitative research findings in a journal article?

Accepted Answer

A)  Publishing research findings in a journal articles has a long history within academia. 
B)  Journal articles typically require a peer review process, which is considered one of the highest criteria of quality. 
C)  Most researchers are trained to develop writing skills directed towards publication in journal articles. 
D)  A requirement of qualitative research is that the findings be published in a journal article. 
A)  Publishing research findings in a journal articles has a long history within academia. 
B)  Journal articles typically require a peer review process, which is considered one of the highest criteria of quality. 
C)  Most researchers are trained to develop writing skills directed towards publication in journal articles. 
D)  A requirement of qualitative research is that the findings be published in a journal article.

Question 18

Which of the following is not listed as a step among Creswell's (2014) recommended steps in the qualitative data analysis process?

Accepted Answer

A)  Meta-analysis 
B)  Generate descriptions or themes 
C)  Read or look at all the data 
D)  Interpret the findings 
A)  Meta-analysis 
B)  Generate descriptions or themes 
C)  Read or look at all the data 
D)  Interpret the findings

Which of the following best represents the qualitative data analysis process?

Any one method of data generation can result in many different types of data analysis.

What is coding?

What is the process of taking oral data and reproducing it as faithfully as possible as written text called?

In a deductive data analysis process, researchers identify taxonomies, themes, or theory from the data generated in the research.

Using a categorization matrix for coding of qualitative data is an example of an inductive data analysis process.

Which of the following best describes Creswell's (2014) recommended steps in the qualitative data analysis process?

A researcher uses her qualitative data analysis to produce a formal system for classifying young men's experiences of body image. What is the result of her data analysis process called?

In qualitative data analysis researchers can use an inductive data analysis process, a deductive data analysis process, or a combination of inductive and deductive processes.

According to Creswell (2014), codes in qualitative data analysis are described as falling into what three categories?

According to Crocker and colleagues (2010), what are multiple interpretations of findings in qualitative research?

Why is it important to use in vivo terms when conducting qualitative data analysis?

Qualitative data analysis is a fixed linear approach, with steps in the analysis occurring sequentially one after the other.

Which of the following is not a result researchers should be trying to achieve from a qualitative data analysis?

A researcher uses her qualitative data analysis to categorize the responses of the participants in her study and provide insight into the essential components of their exercise motivation. What is the result of her data analysis process called?

Which of the following is not a reason why qualitative researchers often choose to publish qualitative research findings in a journal article?

Which of the following is not listed as a step among Creswell's (2014) recommended steps in the qualitative data analysis process?

Introduction to Research in Kinesiology

Identifying a Research Question and Study Purposes

Ethics

Quantitative Study Design

Data Analysis in Quantitative Studies

Evaluating the Merits of Quantitative Research Studies in Kinesiology

Qualitative Study Designs

Evaluating the Merits of Qualitative Research Studies in Kinesiology

Mixed Methods Research

Participatory Action Research

Knowledge Translation

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Exam 8: Data Analysis in Qualitative Studies

Which of the following best represents the qualitative data analysis process?

Any one method of data generation can result in many different types of data analysis.

What is coding?

What is the process of taking oral data and reproducing it as faithfully as possible as written text called?

In a deductive data analysis process, researchers identify taxonomies, themes, or theory from the data generated in the research.

Using a categorization matrix for coding of qualitative data is an example of an inductive data analysis process.

Which of the following best describes Creswell's (2014) recommended steps in the qualitative data analysis process?

A researcher uses her qualitative data analysis to produce a formal system for classifying young men's experiences of body image. What is the result of her data analysis process called?

In qualitative data analysis researchers can use an inductive data analysis process, a deductive data analysis process, or a combination of inductive and deductive processes.

According to Creswell (2014), codes in qualitative data analysis are described as falling into what three categories?

According to Crocker and colleagues (2010), what are multiple interpretations of findings in qualitative research?

Why is it important to use in vivo terms when conducting qualitative data analysis?

Qualitative data analysis is a fixed linear approach, with steps in the analysis occurring sequentially one after the other.

Which of the following is not a result researchers should be trying to achieve from a qualitative data analysis?

A researcher uses her qualitative data analysis to categorize the responses of the participants in her study and provide insight into the essential components of their exercise motivation. What is the result of her data analysis process called?

Which of the following is not a reason why qualitative researchers often choose to publish qualitative research findings in a journal article?

Which of the following is not listed as a step among Creswell's (2014) recommended steps in the qualitative data analysis process?

Introduction to Research in Kinesiology

Identifying a Research Question and Study Purposes

Ethics

Quantitative Study Design

Data Analysis in Quantitative Studies

Evaluating the Merits of Quantitative Research Studies in Kinesiology

Qualitative Study Designs

Evaluating the Merits of Qualitative Research Studies in Kinesiology

Mixed Methods Research

Participatory Action Research

Knowledge Translation

Filters