Question 1

Field notes:

Accepted Answer

A)  are a continuous or sequential record of what was observed. 
B)  are created while the interaction occurs. 
C)  can be added to once you have read through and reflected on them. 
D)  are identified by the date, time, place, and people observed. 
E)  all of the above. 
A)  are a continuous or sequential record of what was observed. 
B)  are created while the interaction occurs. 
C)  can be added to once you have read through and reflected on them. 
D)  are identified by the date, time, place, and people observed. 
E)  all of the above. E

Question 2

Electronic interviewing is an effective substitute for face-to-face interviewing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 3

Explain why asking some biographical questions are important in field interviewing.

Accepted Answer

Asking biographical questions in field interviewing is important for several reasons. First, it helps to establish rapport and build a connection with the interviewee. By showing an interest in their background and personal experiences, the interviewer can create a more comfortable and open environment for the interview.

Second, biographical questions can provide valuable context for the information being gathered. Understanding the interviewee's background, experiences, and perspectives can help the interviewer interpret and analyze the data more effectively.

Additionally, biographical questions can help to verify the identity of the interviewee and ensure that the information being provided is accurate and reliable. By asking about their personal history, the interviewer can confirm that they are speaking to the right person and that the information they are receiving is relevant to the interview.

Overall, asking biographical questions in field interviewing is important for building rapport, gaining context, and verifying the identity of the interviewee, all of which contribute to the overall success and accuracy of the interview process.

Question 4

A field interview:

Accepted Answer

A)  is a simple linear process of asking questions and getting answers. 
B)  is most effective when conducted over the telephone or e-mail. 
C)  is most effective when the interviewer can draw on terminology, issues, and themes introduced into the conversation by the respondent. 
D)  is rigidly structured with the interviewer asking the same set of questions of each respondent. 
E)  occurs spontaneously without prior planning by the interviewer. 
A)  is a simple linear process of asking questions and getting answers. 
B)  is most effective when conducted over the telephone or e-mail. 
C)  is most effective when the interviewer can draw on terminology, issues, and themes introduced into the conversation by the respondent. 
D)  is rigidly structured with the interviewer asking the same set of questions of each respondent. 
E)  occurs spontaneously without prior planning by the interviewer.

Question 5

In selecting respondents for field interviews, researchers use probability sampling techniques to identify respondents.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

It is likely that a researcher will collect more field notes than can be used.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Stories or narratives can be a reliable guide to the storytellers' beliefs, attitudes, values, and actions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A focus group:

Accepted Answer

A)  is a facilitator-led group discussion. 
B)  consists of a facilitator asking the questions and respondents taking turns answering questions. 
C)  encourages participants to interact with one another, not just respond to the researcher's questions. 
D)  a and b. 
E)  a and c. 
A)  is a facilitator-led group discussion. 
B)  consists of a facilitator asking the questions and respondents taking turns answering questions. 
C)  encourages participants to interact with one another, not just respond to the researcher's questions. 
D)  a and b. 
E)  a and c.

Question 9

Describe the characteristics of an effective focus group outline.

Accepted Answer

An effective focus group outline should

Question 10

A researcher conducting a qualitative study must balance what is being observed with what he or she knows or can draw upon from the scholarly literature.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

In field interviewing, closed questions are better for initiating dialogue and obtaining full descriptions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Explain why most researchers schedule three to five focus groups for a research study.

Accepted Answer

Most researchers schedule three to five

Question 13

In conducting field interviewers, the researcher:

Accepted Answer

A)  needs to select locations and times that are comfortable and convenient for the interviewers. 
B)  should not be concerned about time. 
C)  should avoid establishing a frame of reference for the respondent so to be able to capture his or her spontaneous reaction and answers. 
D)  should follow the interview guide in exactly the same way in each interview. 
E)  none of the above. 
A)  needs to select locations and times that are comfortable and convenient for the interviewers. 
B)  should not be concerned about time. 
C)  should avoid establishing a frame of reference for the respondent so to be able to capture his or her spontaneous reaction and answers. 
D)  should follow the interview guide in exactly the same way in each interview. 
E)  none of the above.

Question 14

Explain how the researcher joins and investigates the communication environment in an ethnographic study.

Accepted Answer

In an ethnographic study, the researcher

Question 15

Describe two ways a researcher could collect stories or narratives as qualitative data.

Accepted Answer

One way a researcher could collect stori

Question 16

Describe note-taking procedures researchers can employ when the interaction environment they are observing makes it difficult to generate notes on the spot.

Accepted Answer

When the interaction environment makes i

Question 17

Counting the number of times a theme appears in your field notes is a good way to analyze field notes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Focus group moderators should plan for the group discussion to last at least 90 minutes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

In field interviewing, the interviewer should be careful not to introduce new language or terminology into the interview.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Focus group participants can be solicited or selected through a sampling technique.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Field notes:

Electronic interviewing is an effective substitute for face-to-face interviewing.

Explain why asking some biographical questions are important in field interviewing.

A field interview:

In selecting respondents for field interviews, researchers use probability sampling techniques to identify respondents.

It is likely that a researcher will collect more field notes than can be used.

Stories or narratives can be a reliable guide to the storytellers' beliefs, attitudes, values, and actions.

A focus group:

Describe the characteristics of an effective focus group outline.

A researcher conducting a qualitative study must balance what is being observed with what he or she knows or can draw upon from the scholarly literature.

In field interviewing, closed questions are better for initiating dialogue and obtaining full descriptions.

Explain why most researchers schedule three to five focus groups for a research study.

In conducting field interviewers, the researcher:

Explain how the researcher joins and investigates the communication environment in an ethnographic study.

Describe two ways a researcher could collect stories or narratives as qualitative data.

Describe note-taking procedures researchers can employ when the interaction environment they are observing makes it difficult to generate notes on the spot.

Counting the number of times a theme appears in your field notes is a good way to analyze field notes.

Focus group moderators should plan for the group discussion to last at least 90 minutes.

In field interviewing, the interviewer should be careful not to introduce new language or terminology into the interview.

Focus group participants can be solicited or selected through a sampling technique.

Introduction to Communication Research

The Research Process: Getting Started

Research Ethics

Introduction to Quantitative Research

Measurement

Populations, Samples, and Sample Size

Quantitative Research Designs

Surveys and Questionnaires

Descriptive Statistics, Significance Levels, and Hypothesis Testing

Testing for Differences

Testing for Relationships

Quantitative Analysis of Text

Reading and Writing the Quantitative Research Report

Introduction to Qualitative Research

Designing Qualitative Research

Analyzing Qualitative Data

Reading and Writing the Qualitative Research Report

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Exam 16: Qualitative Methods of Data Collection

Field notes:

Electronic interviewing is an effective substitute for face-to-face interviewing.

Explain why asking some biographical questions are important in field interviewing.

A field interview:

In selecting respondents for field interviews, researchers use probability sampling techniques to identify respondents.

It is likely that a researcher will collect more field notes than can be used.

Stories or narratives can be a reliable guide to the storytellers' beliefs, attitudes, values, and actions.

A focus group:

Describe the characteristics of an effective focus group outline.

A researcher conducting a qualitative study must balance what is being observed with what he or she knows or can draw upon from the scholarly literature.

In field interviewing, closed questions are better for initiating dialogue and obtaining full descriptions.

Explain why most researchers schedule three to five focus groups for a research study.

In conducting field interviewers, the researcher:

Explain how the researcher joins and investigates the communication environment in an ethnographic study.

Describe two ways a researcher could collect stories or narratives as qualitative data.

Describe note-taking procedures researchers can employ when the interaction environment they are observing makes it difficult to generate notes on the spot.

Counting the number of times a theme appears in your field notes is a good way to analyze field notes.

Focus group moderators should plan for the group discussion to last at least 90 minutes.

In field interviewing, the interviewer should be careful not to introduce new language or terminology into the interview.

Focus group participants can be solicited or selected through a sampling technique.

Introduction to Communication Research

The Research Process: Getting Started

Research Ethics

Introduction to Quantitative Research

Measurement

Populations, Samples, and Sample Size

Quantitative Research Designs

Surveys and Questionnaires

Descriptive Statistics, Significance Levels, and Hypothesis Testing

Testing for Differences

Testing for Relationships

Quantitative Analysis of Text

Reading and Writing the Quantitative Research Report

Introduction to Qualitative Research

Designing Qualitative Research

Analyzing Qualitative Data

Reading and Writing the Qualitative Research Report

Filters