Question 1

Which of the following is a key characteristic of qualitative research?

Accepted Answer

A)  balancing the use of closed-ended and open-ended measures 
B)  collecting data in a neutral setting to reduce bias 
C)  making note of and analyzing rich details about a culture or setting 
D)  asking people to step outside of their lived experiences and take others' point-of-view 
A)  balancing the use of closed-ended and open-ended measures 
B)  collecting data in a neutral setting to reduce bias 
C)  making note of and analyzing rich details about a culture or setting 
D)  asking people to step outside of their lived experiences and take others' point-of-view C

Question 2

Dr. Agarwal writes a research article on the availability of treatment for mental illness. Her conclusions are based on interviews with two individuals who have schizophrenia. Which research approach has she used?

Accepted Answer

A)  phenomenological 
B)  narrative 
C)  trustworthy 
D)  grounded 
A)  phenomenological 
B)  narrative 
C)  trustworthy 
D)  grounded B

Question 3

What is chain of reference sampling? What ethical concerns does it raise?

Accepted Answer

Chain of reference sampling is a method used in research to identify potential participants by asking current participants to refer others who may also be eligible for the study. This method relies on the social networks of the initial participants to expand the pool of potential participants.

However, chain of reference sampling raises ethical concerns related to confidentiality and privacy. When participants are asked to refer others, their privacy may be compromised if they disclose sensitive information about their social connections without their consent. Additionally, there is a risk of bias in the sample if participants only refer individuals who are similar to themselves, leading to a lack of diversity in the study population.

Furthermore, there is a potential for coercion or undue influence if participants feel pressured to refer others in order to benefit themselves or the researcher. This could compromise the voluntary nature of participation and raise concerns about informed consent.

Overall, while chain of reference sampling can be a useful method for expanding participant recruitment, researchers must carefully consider and address the ethical concerns it raises to ensure the protection of participants' rights and well-being.

Question 4

Rapport in an interview can be maintained by

Accepted Answer

A)  giving nonverbal indications that you are listening. 
B)  asking follow-up questions. 
C)  asking questions that probe the previous response. 
D)  doing any of the above 
A)  giving nonverbal indications that you are listening. 
B)  asking follow-up questions. 
C)  asking questions that probe the previous response. 
D)  doing any of the above

Question 5

Reliability is established in qualitative research by

Accepted Answer

A)  accurately transcribing interviews. 
B)  having high intercoder agreement. 
C)  maximizing dependability. 
D)  doing all of the above. 
A)  accurately transcribing interviews. 
B)  having high intercoder agreement. 
C)  maximizing dependability. 
D)  doing all of the above.

Question 6

Distinguish between descriptive, interpretive, and theoretical understanding in qualitative research.

Accepted Answer

Descriptive understanding in qualitative

Question 7

Dr. Fouad is studying the experiences of sous chefs and wants to use investigator triangulation. She should

Accepted Answer

A)  use different interviewers at different restaurants. 
B)  collect data at several points in time. 
C)  create a team of researchers who have different theoretical perspectives. 
D)  ask several people to check the conclusions she draws from her interviews 
A)  use different interviewers at different restaurants. 
B)  collect data at several points in time. 
C)  create a team of researchers who have different theoretical perspectives. 
D)  ask several people to check the conclusions she draws from her interviews

Question 8

______ occurs when a researcher asks study participants to review the results of a qualitative study.

Accepted Answer

A)  Member checking 
B)  Confirmability 
C)  Theory triangulation 
D)  Dependability analysis 
A)  Member checking 
B)  Confirmability 
C)  Theory triangulation 
D)  Dependability analysis

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a question to answer about coding qualitative data?

Accepted Answer

A)  Should frequency data be reported? 
B)  Should pre-existing codes be used? 
C)  Should all the data be coded? 
D)  Should the transcription process precede the coding process? 
A)  Should frequency data be reported? 
B)  Should pre-existing codes be used? 
C)  Should all the data be coded? 
D)  Should the transcription process precede the coding process?

Question 10

Which aspect of qualitative research refers to using concepts to explain the meaning people attach to their experiences?

Accepted Answer

A)  interpretive 
B)  predictive 
C)  descriptive 
D)  theoretical 
A)  interpretive 
B)  predictive 
C)  descriptive 
D)  theoretical

Question 11

What can interviewers do to develop rapport with their interviewees? How can rapport be maintained?

Accepted Answer

Interviewers can develop rapport with th

Question 12

What is member checking? Why it is an important aid to understanding the results of qualitative research?

Accepted Answer

Member checking is a process in qualitat

Question 13

Compared to an article reporting a quantitative study, a write-up of qualitative research may

Accepted Answer

A)  include more discipline-specific jargon. 
B)  focus less on study methodology. 
C)  be more objective. 
D)  include more frequency data. 
A)  include more discipline-specific jargon. 
B)  focus less on study methodology. 
C)  be more objective. 
D)  include more frequency data.

Question 14

The appropriate sample size is largest for a ________ study and smallest for a _______ study.

Accepted Answer

A)  grounded theory; phenomenological 
B)  phenomenological; narrative 
C)  phenomenological; grounded theory; 
D)  grounded theory; narrative 
A)  grounded theory; phenomenological 
B)  phenomenological; narrative 
C)  phenomenological; grounded theory; 
D)  grounded theory; narrative

Question 15

The narrative approach to qualitative research is similar to which of the following quantitative research methods?

Accepted Answer

A)  time series 
B)  case study 
C)  natural experiment 
D)  content analysis of archival data 
A)  time series 
B)  case study 
C)  natural experiment 
D)  content analysis of archival data

Question 16

Compare and contrast the approaches quantitative versus qualitative researchers take to writing for publication.

Accepted Answer

Quantitative researchers typically take

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of using a software program to summarize the results of a qualitative research study?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is easy to search for text, images, and themes. 
B)  Memo writing can be directly entered into the program. 
C)  Codes can be moved or changed. 
D)  Doing so creates distance between the researcher and the data 
A)  It is easy to search for text, images, and themes. 
B)  Memo writing can be directly entered into the program. 
C)  Codes can be moved or changed. 
D)  Doing so creates distance between the researcher and the data

Question 18

Dr. Carmichael is studying how people experience retirement. She interviews 10 older men who have recently retired. To check her findings she should

Accepted Answer

A)  be sure her sample is appropriate. 
B)  ground her study in accepted theory. 
C)  ensure that her conclusions offer a fuller understanding of the issue. 
D)  do all of the above 
A)  be sure her sample is appropriate. 
B)  ground her study in accepted theory. 
C)  ensure that her conclusions offer a fuller understanding of the issue. 
D)  do all of the above

Question 19

List two forms of data collection that put participants in control of the information provided.

Accepted Answer

Two forms of data collection that put pa

Question 20

Dr. Fordham is living in a shelter so he can study the experiences of homeless people. Which of his potential actions would be considered controversial by qualitative researchers?

Accepted Answer

A)  identifying himself as a researcher 
B)  giving clothing or other goods to the shelter residents 
C)  recording interviews with shelter residents 
D)  donating money to the shelter after the study is completed 
A)  identifying himself as a researcher 
B)  giving clothing or other goods to the shelter residents 
C)  recording interviews with shelter residents 
D)  donating money to the shelter after the study is completed

Which of the following is a key characteristic of qualitative research?

Dr. Agarwal writes a research article on the availability of treatment for mental illness. Her conclusions are based on interviews with two individuals who have schizophrenia. Which research approach has she used?

What is chain of reference sampling? What ethical concerns does it raise?

Rapport in an interview can be maintained by

Reliability is established in qualitative research by

Distinguish between descriptive, interpretive, and theoretical understanding in qualitative research.

Dr. Fouad is studying the experiences of sous chefs and wants to use investigator triangulation. She should

______ occurs when a researcher asks study participants to review the results of a qualitative study.

Which of the following is NOT a question to answer about coding qualitative data?

Which aspect of qualitative research refers to using concepts to explain the meaning people attach to their experiences?

What can interviewers do to develop rapport with their interviewees? How can rapport be maintained?

What is member checking? Why it is an important aid to understanding the results of qualitative research?

Compared to an article reporting a quantitative study, a write-up of qualitative research may

The appropriate sample size is largest for a __ study and smallest for a _ study.

The narrative approach to qualitative research is similar to which of the following quantitative research methods?

Compare and contrast the approaches quantitative versus qualitative researchers take to writing for publication.

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of using a software program to summarize the results of a qualitative research study?

Dr. Carmichael is studying how people experience retirement. She interviews 10 older men who have recently retired. To check her findings she should

List two forms of data collection that put participants in control of the information provided.

Dr. Fordham is living in a shelter so he can study the experiences of homeless people. Which of his potential actions would be considered controversial by qualitative researchers?

Behavioral Science

Research Strategies: an Overview

The Ethical Treatment of Research Participants

The Professional and Social Responsibilities of Scientists

Formulating a Research Question

Developing a Measurement Strategy

The Internal Validity of Research

The External Validity of Research

True Experiments

Field Research

Correlational Designs

Factor Analysis, Path Analysis, and Structural Equation Modeling

The Single-Case Research Strategy

Survey Research

Evaluation Research

Data Collection

Interpreting Research Results

Literature Reviewing

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Exam 14: Qualitative Research and Interviewing, Rachel Kraus, Ball State University

Which of the following is a key characteristic of qualitative research?

Dr. Agarwal writes a research article on the availability of treatment for mental illness. Her conclusions are based on interviews with two individuals who have schizophrenia. Which research approach has she used?

What is chain of reference sampling? What ethical concerns does it raise?

Rapport in an interview can be maintained by

Reliability is established in qualitative research by

Distinguish between descriptive, interpretive, and theoretical understanding in qualitative research.

Dr. Fouad is studying the experiences of sous chefs and wants to use investigator triangulation. She should

______ occurs when a researcher asks study participants to review the results of a qualitative study.

Which of the following is NOT a question to answer about coding qualitative data?

Which aspect of qualitative research refers to using concepts to explain the meaning people attach to their experiences?

What can interviewers do to develop rapport with their interviewees? How can rapport be maintained?

What is member checking? Why it is an important aid to understanding the results of qualitative research?

Compared to an article reporting a quantitative study, a write-up of qualitative research may

The appropriate sample size is largest for a ________ study and smallest for a _______ study.

The narrative approach to qualitative research is similar to which of the following quantitative research methods?

Compare and contrast the approaches quantitative versus qualitative researchers take to writing for publication.

Which of the following is NOT an advantage of using a software program to summarize the results of a qualitative research study?

Dr. Carmichael is studying how people experience retirement. She interviews 10 older men who have recently retired. To check her findings she should

List two forms of data collection that put participants in control of the information provided.

Dr. Fordham is living in a shelter so he can study the experiences of homeless people. Which of his potential actions would be considered controversial by qualitative researchers?

Behavioral Science

Research Strategies: an Overview

The Ethical Treatment of Research Participants

The Professional and Social Responsibilities of Scientists

Formulating a Research Question

Developing a Measurement Strategy

The Internal Validity of Research

The External Validity of Research

True Experiments

Field Research

Correlational Designs

Factor Analysis, Path Analysis, and Structural Equation Modeling

The Single-Case Research Strategy

Survey Research

Evaluation Research

Data Collection

Interpreting Research Results

Literature Reviewing

Filters

The appropriate sample size is largest for a __ study and smallest for a _ study.