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

Dr. Carter tries to see things through her interviewees' eyes, even if she does not agree with their worldview. Dr. Carter's goal is to

Qualitative researchers strive to maintain consistency when collecting data for their study. This process is called

In qualitative research, theoretical saturation is achieved when

Describe two ways in which a qualitative researcher can validate the accuracy of a study.

_________ is the extent to which patterns or themes in qualitative research may apply to other contexts.

Dr. Agarwal writes a research article on the availability of treatment for mental illness. Her conclusions are based on the common experiences of 10 individuals who have schizophrenia. Which research approach has she used?

In _______ sampling, research participants are selected to be purposefully different from each other.

Which of the following is NOT a good interview question?

In qualitative research studies, surveys are often used to collect

Dr. Patel conducted a qualitative study on the experiences of first generation college students. Which of the following decisions would be MOST likely to lead to questions about the trustworthiness of his results?

What is grounded theory? Describe a research study that takes this approach.

Explain the concept of a rolling sample in qualitative research.

Dr. LaCosta is a semi-professional boxer. She conducted a study that included an analysis of her own experiences in that role and addressed whether they were consistent with the larger literature on women in nontraditional roles. Her study would be classified as a(n) _______ study.

Which of the following is TRUE about qualitative research?

What is credibility in qualitative research? Describe the steps researchers can take to ensure credibility in their study.

Describe the epistemological perspective that most qualitative researchers adopt. Why do they do so?

The PRIMARY purpose of pilot testing an interview is to

What steps can a qualitative researcher take if a participant does not agree with her written account of a study site?

In a focus group, participants respond as a group to

Which aspect of qualitative research addresses the question of what happened in a particular context?