Question 1

Deception is sometimes necessary in order to provide good qualitative field research.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 2

In a complete qualitative interviewing process,a researcher will perform all but which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A) thematize. 
B) statistically analyze. 
C) transcribe. 
D) verify. 
E) design. 
A) thematize. 
B) statistically analyze. 
C) transcribe. 
D) verify. 
E) design. B

Question 3

Grounded theory

Accepted Answer

A) is an inductive approach to the study of social life. 
B) involves the constant comparison of unfolding observations. 
C) is a deductive approach to the study of social life. 
D) is an inductive approach to the study of social life that involves the constant comparison of unfolding observations. 
E) is a deductive approach to the study of social life that involves the constant comparison of unfolding observations. 
A) is an inductive approach to the study of social life. 
B) involves the constant comparison of unfolding observations. 
C) is a deductive approach to the study of social life. 
D) is an inductive approach to the study of social life that involves the constant comparison of unfolding observations. 
E) is a deductive approach to the study of social life that involves the constant comparison of unfolding observations. D

Question 4

Ralph wants to study juries,and more specifically what forepersons do on juries.According to the Loflands,Ralph is most interested in studying

Accepted Answer

A) practices. 
B) episodes. 
C) encounters. 
D) roles. 
E) settlements. 
A) practices. 
B) episodes. 
C) encounters. 
D) roles. 
E) settlements.

Question 5

Field research is advantageous in comparison to other methods because it:

Accepted Answer

A) yields precise descriptive statements about a large population. 
B) involves the uniform application of precise operational definitions. 
C) allows for the modification of research design. 
D) produces definitive conclusions. 
E) is an extremely reliable technique. 
A) yields precise descriptive statements about a large population. 
B) involves the uniform application of precise operational definitions. 
C) allows for the modification of research design. 
D) produces definitive conclusions. 
E) is an extremely reliable technique.

Question 6

Autoethnography is the exploration of phenomena in cyberspace.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

If we are interested in studying the rates of divorce,illness or domestic violence in field research,we are focusing on _____________.

Accepted Answer

A) groups 
B) organizations 
C) roles 
D) episodes 
E) practices 
A) groups 
B) organizations 
C) roles 
D) episodes 
E) practices

Question 8

In most interviewing protocols,it is usually better to establish rapport before proceeding with difficult or sensitive topics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Field research differs from surveys and experiments in that the researcher's role in the field research is likely to be more objective.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A researcher who volunteers full time at a soup kitchen to gain a deeper understanding of the volunteers,as well as the people who frequent the kitchen is likely creating a(n):

Accepted Answer

A) structured interview. 
B) unstructured interview. 
C) ethnography. 
D) case study. 
E) questionnaire. 
A) structured interview. 
B) unstructured interview. 
C) ethnography. 
D) case study. 
E) questionnaire.

Question 11

The use of specific,single incidences to discover the flaws in current theory,and then to create revisions is an example of:

Accepted Answer

A) focus groups. 
B) extended case method. 
C) ethnography. 
D) case study. 
E) qualitative interviewing. 
A) focus groups. 
B) extended case method. 
C) ethnography. 
D) case study. 
E) qualitative interviewing.

Question 12

Satish is interested in understanding the dynamics within a racially diverse high school.He interviews a wide variety of students,as well as the staff and faculty to understand how race has an effect on their education.Satish is using what sort of research paradigm?.

Accepted Answer

A) participatory action research 
B) ethnomethodology 
C) ethnography 
D) case study 
E) institutional ethnography 
A) participatory action research 
B) ethnomethodology 
C) ethnography 
D) case study 
E) institutional ethnography

Question 13

Jamie is interested in uncovering the institutional practices that create sexism in politics.She will probably use the _________ paradigm.

Accepted Answer

A) naturalism 
B) ethnomethodology 
C) grounded theory 
D) institutional ethnography 
E) participatory action research 
A) naturalism 
B) ethnomethodology 
C) grounded theory 
D) institutional ethnography 
E) participatory action research

Question 14

Which of the following is POOR advice about recording observations in the field?

Accepted Answer

A) Always stick to your original research plan once observation begins. 
B) Always take as much notes as you feel is necessary. 
C) Take notes in stages. 
D) Advance preparation on recording anticipated observations better enables you to record unanticipated observations. 
E) Do not trust your memory any more than you have to. 
A) Always stick to your original research plan once observation begins. 
B) Always take as much notes as you feel is necessary. 
C) Take notes in stages. 
D) Advance preparation on recording anticipated observations better enables you to record unanticipated observations. 
E) Do not trust your memory any more than you have to.

Question 15

_______________ research is the process whereby the disadvantaged subjects define their problems,define the remedies desired,and take the lead in designing the research that will help them realize their aims.

Accepted Answer

A) Oppression 
B) Civil rights 
C) Correction 
D) Participatory action 
E) Beneficial 
A) Oppression 
B) Civil rights 
C) Correction 
D) Participatory action 
E) Beneficial

Question 16

Professor Miller taped eight focus groups to examine citizens' attitudes toward park development.As a research methods student,you told her that an advantage of the focus group is that

Accepted Answer

A) focus group moderators need little skill. 
B) focus group moderators can easily control the focus group's discussion. 
C) focus group data tapes are easily analyzed. 
D) focus groups have high face validity. 
E) focus groups are easily to coordinate. 
A) focus group moderators need little skill. 
B) focus group moderators can easily control the focus group's discussion. 
C) focus group data tapes are easily analyzed. 
D) focus groups have high face validity. 
E) focus groups are easily to coordinate.

Question 17

What are the best ways to establish rapport with the people that you are observing while conducting field research?

Accepted Answer

Establishing rapport with the people you

Question 18

The following are all sampling strategies in field research except

Accepted Answer

A) random sampling. 
B) quota sampling. 
C) snowball sampling. 
D) purposive sampling. 
E) These are all sampling strategies used in field research. 
A) random sampling. 
B) quota sampling. 
C) snowball sampling. 
D) purposive sampling. 
E) These are all sampling strategies used in field research.

Question 19

Journalists and social scientists differ with regard to interviews in their

Accepted Answer

A)  methods used. 
B)  relationship to data. 
C)  recording of interviews. 
D)  presentation to interviewees. 
E)  use of interview guides. 
A)  methods used. 
B)  relationship to data. 
C)  recording of interviews. 
D)  presentation to interviewees. 
E)  use of interview guides.

Question 20

When a police officer goes undercover and joins the Ku Klux Klan in an effort to determine if there are any criminal activities being planned,he/she has engaged in _________.

Accepted Answer

A) simple observation 
B) participant observation 
C) natural observation 
D) experimental observation 
E) complex observation 
A) simple observation 
B) participant observation 
C) natural observation 
D) experimental observation 
E) complex observation

Deception is sometimes necessary in order to provide good qualitative field research.

In a complete qualitative interviewing process,a researcher will perform all but which of the following?

Grounded theory

Ralph wants to study juries,and more specifically what forepersons do on juries.According to the Loflands,Ralph is most interested in studying

Field research is advantageous in comparison to other methods because it:

Autoethnography is the exploration of phenomena in cyberspace.

If we are interested in studying the rates of divorce,illness or domestic violence in field research,we are focusing on _____________.

In most interviewing protocols,it is usually better to establish rapport before proceeding with difficult or sensitive topics.

Field research differs from surveys and experiments in that the researcher's role in the field research is likely to be more objective.

A researcher who volunteers full time at a soup kitchen to gain a deeper understanding of the volunteers,as well as the people who frequent the kitchen is likely creating a(n):

The use of specific,single incidences to discover the flaws in current theory,and then to create revisions is an example of:

Satish is interested in understanding the dynamics within a racially diverse high school.He interviews a wide variety of students,as well as the staff and faculty to understand how race has an effect on their education.Satish is using what sort of research paradigm?.

Jamie is interested in uncovering the institutional practices that create sexism in politics.She will probably use the _________ paradigm.

Which of the following is POOR advice about recording observations in the field?

_______________ research is the process whereby the disadvantaged subjects define their problems,define the remedies desired,and take the lead in designing the research that will help them realize their aims.

Professor Miller taped eight focus groups to examine citizens' attitudes toward park development.As a research methods student,you told her that an advantage of the focus group is that

What are the best ways to establish rapport with the people that you are observing while conducting field research?

The following are all sampling strategies in field research except

Journalists and social scientists differ with regard to interviews in their

When a police officer goes undercover and joins the Ku Klux Klan in an effort to determine if there are any criminal activities being planned,he/she has engaged in _________.

Human Inquiry and Science

Paradigms,theory,and Social Research

The Ethics and Politics of Social Research

Research Design

Conceptualization, operationalization, and Measurement

Indexes, scales, and Typologies

The Logic of Sampling

Experiments

Survey Research

Unobtrusive Research

Evaluation Research

Qualitative Data Analysis

Quantitative Data Analysis

The Logic of Multivariate Analysis

Statistical Analyses

Reading and Writing Social Research

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Exam 10: Qualitative Field Research

Deception is sometimes necessary in order to provide good qualitative field research.

In a complete qualitative interviewing process,a researcher will perform all but which of the following?

Grounded theory

Ralph wants to study juries,and more specifically what forepersons do on juries.According to the Loflands,Ralph is most interested in studying

Field research is advantageous in comparison to other methods because it:

Autoethnography is the exploration of phenomena in cyberspace.

If we are interested in studying the rates of divorce,illness or domestic violence in field research,we are focusing on _____________.

In most interviewing protocols,it is usually better to establish rapport before proceeding with difficult or sensitive topics.

Field research differs from surveys and experiments in that the researcher's role in the field research is likely to be more objective.

A researcher who volunteers full time at a soup kitchen to gain a deeper understanding of the volunteers,as well as the people who frequent the kitchen is likely creating a(n):

The use of specific,single incidences to discover the flaws in current theory,and then to create revisions is an example of:

Satish is interested in understanding the dynamics within a racially diverse high school.He interviews a wide variety of students,as well as the staff and faculty to understand how race has an effect on their education.Satish is using what sort of research paradigm?.

Jamie is interested in uncovering the institutional practices that create sexism in politics.She will probably use the _________ paradigm.

Which of the following is POOR advice about recording observations in the field?

_______________ research is the process whereby the disadvantaged subjects define their problems,define the remedies desired,and take the lead in designing the research that will help them realize their aims.

Professor Miller taped eight focus groups to examine citizens' attitudes toward park development.As a research methods student,you told her that an advantage of the focus group is that

What are the best ways to establish rapport with the people that you are observing while conducting field research?

The following are all sampling strategies in field research except

Journalists and social scientists differ with regard to interviews in their

When a police officer goes undercover and joins the Ku Klux Klan in an effort to determine if there are any criminal activities being planned,he/she has engaged in _________.

Human Inquiry and Science

Paradigms,theory,and Social Research

The Ethics and Politics of Social Research

Research Design

Conceptualization, operationalization, and Measurement

Indexes, scales, and Typologies

The Logic of Sampling

Experiments

Survey Research

Unobtrusive Research

Evaluation Research

Qualitative Data Analysis

Quantitative Data Analysis

The Logic of Multivariate Analysis

Statistical Analyses

Reading and Writing Social Research

Filters