Exam 8: Basics of Qualitative Research Data Analysis

______ are defined in terms of there being two or more individuals sharing social space and who are focused on maintaining a mutual interaction.

Structured interviews are planned and every participant is asked the same set of questions.

______ analysis is more specific than ______ analysis.

Interviews, natural observation, focus groups, and archival data are all examples of what?

What is a focus group and when would one be used in research?

Give an example of an encounter in counseling.

Creswell noted that there are several different types of interviews: unstructured, semi-structured, and structured.

What is a covert participant? Provide an example of a study when this may be utilized.

Creswell's (2012) proposed stages of qualitative research include all but which of the following?

A second type of data unit analysis, ______, has been characterized as unusual dramatic experiences.

According to Lofland et al. (2006), units are arranged hierarchically and increase in social complexity from practices to lifestyles.

Give examples of "social types."

Provide examples of "episodes."

Discuss the element of Interpreting and Reporting.

______ interviews is a combination of unstructured and structured formats.

A qualitative researcher may take on the role of complete participant; participant as observer; covert participant; or complete observer in naturalistic observation.

What is an unstructured interview? And provide an example.

______ are composed of clusters of behaviors that are connected to a specific position.