Exam 9: Conducting Qualitative Research That Explores the Unknown

Explain the distinction between ethnography and the case study with regard to its major focus. Give an example of a research question that would be appropriate for each.

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Varies. Ethnography focuses on the in-depth study of a culture, whereas the case study provides a comprehensive examination of a specific entity like an organization or an event. A research question for an ethnographic study might be "What are the most unique norms about marriage for Mexican Americans?" A case study question could be "What is the informal leadership structure for the Harper County Behavioral Health Center?"

Suppose you wanted to engage in a comprehensive study of the presidential election of 2016. Which of these would be most appropriate for this endeavor?

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Which of the following best describes a focus group?

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Qualitative measurement in social work research is more likely to be used in ______ research.

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The ethnographic researcher ______.

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Analytic induction is best defined as a means of inquiry that ______.

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Is the interview a good method of collecting data for an exploratory research study that uses qualitative measurement?

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An initial step in ethnographic research is that the researcher ______.

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Explain which means of measurement (qualitative or quantitative) is better for each of the following situations: (1) your are testing a hypothesis rather than developing a new one; (2) you are examining a theme where little is known so there are not many theories about it, and (3) you are seeking to identify the subjective meaning of certain ideas in the minds of students.

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What are the components of a case study design?

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The purpose of grounded theory is to ______

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Question 11

Qualitative measurement in research is more useful than quantitative measurement when you are trying to ______

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Question 12

Which of the following would be the best example of a semi-structured interview question?

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One similarity between qualitative and quantitative research studies is that they both ______.

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Question 14

The phases of exploratory research using qualitative measurement include (1) the development of the research question and knowledge base, (2) the development of the study methods to be employed, (3) the collection and analysis of data, and (4) the drawing of conclusions.

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One of the things that qualitative and quantitative research have in common is that both are focused upon the cherry-picking of information that supports the theory under consideration.

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Qualitative and quantitative studies are similar in that they both ______.

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Before you collect data in qualitative research, you must ______

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Step one in the process of conducting utilization-focused evaluation is identifying ______

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Question 19

Is qualitative measurement in social work research well suited to exploratory research, according to the text?

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Explain the distinction between ethnography and the case study with regard to its major focus. Give an example of a research question that would be appropriate for each.

Suppose you wanted to engage in a comprehensive study of the presidential election of 2016. Which of these would be most appropriate for this endeavor?

Which of the following best describes a focus group?

Qualitative measurement in social work research is more likely to be used in ______ research.

The ethnographic researcher ______.

Analytic induction is best defined as a means of inquiry that ______.

Is the interview a good method of collecting data for an exploratory research study that uses qualitative measurement?

An initial step in ethnographic research is that the researcher ______.

What are the components of a case study design?

The purpose of grounded theory is to ______

Qualitative measurement in research is more useful than quantitative measurement when you are trying to ______

Which of the following would be the best example of a semi-structured interview question?

One similarity between qualitative and quantitative research studies is that they both ______.

The phases of exploratory research using qualitative measurement include (1) the development of the research question and knowledge base, (2) the development of the study methods to be employed, (3) the collection and analysis of data, and (4) the drawing of conclusions.

One of the things that qualitative and quantitative research have in common is that both are focused upon the cherry-picking of information that supports the theory under consideration.

Qualitative and quantitative studies are similar in that they both ______.

Before you collect data in qualitative research, you must ______

Step one in the process of conducting utilization-focused evaluation is identifying ______

Is qualitative measurement in social work research well suited to exploratory research, according to the text?

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Conducting Research That Explains Things: What Explains Life Satisfaction

Conducting Research That Evaluates Services

Conducting Program Evaluations

Developing Your Knowledge Base and Intervention

Drawing Your Study Sample

Measuring Your Study Variables

Selecting a Research Design for a Group Evaluation Study

Selecting a Research Design for a Single Client

Analyzing Data and Drawing Conclusions

Analyzing Qualitative Data

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