Question 1

Match the following terms and their descriptions:
- Macrolevel evidence

Accepted Answer

A)  This interpretation of meaning relies on tangible artifacts and is the most objective. 
B)  So broad that many similar data can belong to the same classification 
C)  Data can be identified at such a specific level that it stands on its own 
D)  Researcher develops an interpretation of qualitative data from his or her personal, subjective perspective 
E)  This interpretation of meaning relies on a mix of both objective and subjective elements 
A)  This interpretation of meaning relies on tangible artifacts and is the most objective. 
B)  So broad that many similar data can belong to the same classification 
C)  Data can be identified at such a specific level that it stands on its own 
D)  Researcher develops an interpretation of qualitative data from his or her personal, subjective perspective 
E)  This interpretation of meaning relies on a mix of both objective and subjective elements

Question 2

What is the role of theory in qualitative research?

Accepted Answer

The role of theory in qualitative resear

Question 3

Because of its focus on subjectivity, qualitative research uses credibility rather than reliability and validity to evaluate the quality of data interpretation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Which of the following statements is not True?

Accepted Answer

A)  Qualitative research preserves the form and content of human interaction. 
B)  Qualitative research is not empirically based. 
C)  The qualitative researcher is interested in the whole of the phenomenon under study. 
D)  Qualitative research aims for subjectivity. 
E)  The context in which qualitative data are collected cannot be imposed. 
A)  Qualitative research preserves the form and content of human interaction. 
B)  Qualitative research is not empirically based. 
C)  The qualitative researcher is interested in the whole of the phenomenon under study. 
D)  Qualitative research aims for subjectivity. 
E)  The context in which qualitative data are collected cannot be imposed.

Question 5

Match the components of the model for qualitative research with the descriptions:
- Credibility

Accepted Answer

A)  Identifies the goal of the research project and the concerns of the communicators. 
B)  Addresses the theories, previous findings, and conceptual framework related to the phenomenon the researcher wants to study 
C)  Helps researcher uncover what is unknown 
D)  Based upon the skills the researcher possesses or can learn. 
E)  Addresses the extent to which interpretations of the data are true, correct, and dependable. 
A)  Identifies the goal of the research project and the concerns of the communicators. 
B)  Addresses the theories, previous findings, and conceptual framework related to the phenomenon the researcher wants to study 
C)  Helps researcher uncover what is unknown 
D)  Based upon the skills the researcher possesses or can learn. 
E)  Addresses the extent to which interpretations of the data are true, correct, and dependable.

Question 6

Match the components of the model for qualitative research with the descriptions:
- Research questions

Accepted Answer

A)  Identifies the goal of the research project and the concerns of the communicators. 
B)  Addresses the theories, previous findings, and conceptual framework related to the phenomenon the researcher wants to study 
C)  Helps researcher uncover what is unknown 
D)  Based upon the skills the researcher possesses or can learn. 
E)  Addresses the extent to which interpretations of the data are true, correct, and dependable. 
A)  Identifies the goal of the research project and the concerns of the communicators. 
B)  Addresses the theories, previous findings, and conceptual framework related to the phenomenon the researcher wants to study 
C)  Helps researcher uncover what is unknown 
D)  Based upon the skills the researcher possesses or can learn. 
E)  Addresses the extent to which interpretations of the data are true, correct, and dependable.

Question 7

Explain how researchers choose between using quantitative and qualitative research methods.

Accepted Answer

Researchers choose between using quantit

Question 8

Why do researchers using qualitative methods generally prefer research questions to hypotheses?

Accepted Answer

Researchers using qualitative methods ge

Question 9

Explain why research questions that guide qualitative research are broadly stated and nondirectional. Give an example.

Accepted Answer

Research questions that guide qualitativ

Question 10

Researchers using qualitative methods refrain from using discourse or text to capture data.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

One of the key differences between quantitative and qualitative research is how participants are selected to be studied. Explain this difference.

Accepted Answer

Quantitative research typically involves

Question 12

Qualitative methods are also referred to as naturalistic research, ethnography, field research, or participant observation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Match the following terms and their descriptions:
- Investigator triangulation

Accepted Answer

A)  Using a variety of data sources in one study. 
B)  Using researchers from a variety of disciplines to collect and interpret data in the same study. 
C)  Using several different researchers or evaluators in one study. 
A)  Using a variety of data sources in one study. 
B)  Using researchers from a variety of disciplines to collect and interpret data in the same study. 
C)  Using several different researchers or evaluators in one study.

Question 14

Match the following terms and their descriptions:
- Interdisciplinary triangulation

Accepted Answer

A)  Using a variety of data sources in one study. 
B)  Using researchers from a variety of disciplines to collect and interpret data in the same study. 
C)  Using several different researchers or evaluators in one study. 
A)  Using a variety of data sources in one study. 
B)  Using researchers from a variety of disciplines to collect and interpret data in the same study. 
C)  Using several different researchers or evaluators in one study.

Question 15

Explain the concept of mutual simultaneous shaping and its role in qualitative research.

Accepted Answer

Mutual simultaneous shaping is a concept

Question 16

Match the following terms and their descriptions:
- Subjective valuing

Accepted Answer

A)  This interpretation of meaning relies on tangible artifacts and is the most objective. 
B)  So broad that many similar data can belong to the same classification 
C)  Data can be identified at such a specific level that it stands on its own 
D)  Researcher develops an interpretation of qualitative data from his or her personal, subjective perspective 
E)  This interpretation of meaning relies on a mix of both objective and subjective elements 
A)  This interpretation of meaning relies on tangible artifacts and is the most objective. 
B)  So broad that many similar data can belong to the same classification 
C)  Data can be identified at such a specific level that it stands on its own 
D)  Researcher develops an interpretation of qualitative data from his or her personal, subjective perspective 
E)  This interpretation of meaning relies on a mix of both objective and subjective elements

Match the following terms and their descriptions: - Macrolevel evidence

What is the role of theory in qualitative research?

Because of its focus on subjectivity, qualitative research uses credibility rather than reliability and validity to evaluate the quality of data interpretation.

Which of the following statements is not True?

Match the components of the model for qualitative research with the descriptions: - Credibility

Match the components of the model for qualitative research with the descriptions: - Research questions

Explain how researchers choose between using quantitative and qualitative research methods.

Why do researchers using qualitative methods generally prefer research questions to hypotheses?

Explain why research questions that guide qualitative research are broadly stated and nondirectional. Give an example.

Researchers using qualitative methods refrain from using discourse or text to capture data.

One of the key differences between quantitative and qualitative research is how participants are selected to be studied. Explain this difference.

Qualitative methods are also referred to as naturalistic research, ethnography, field research, or participant observation.

Match the following terms and their descriptions: - Investigator triangulation

Match the following terms and their descriptions: - Interdisciplinary triangulation

Explain the concept of mutual simultaneous shaping and its role in qualitative research.

Match the following terms and their descriptions: - Subjective valuing

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

Designing Qualitative Research

Qualitative Methods of Data Collection

Analyzing Qualitative Data

Reading and Writing the Qualitative Research Report

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Exam 14: Introduction to Qualitative Research

Match the following terms and their descriptions: - Macrolevel evidence

What is the role of theory in qualitative research?

Because of its focus on subjectivity, qualitative research uses credibility rather than reliability and validity to evaluate the quality of data interpretation.

Which of the following statements is not True?

Match the components of the model for qualitative research with the descriptions: - Credibility

Match the components of the model for qualitative research with the descriptions: - Research questions

Explain how researchers choose between using quantitative and qualitative research methods.

Why do researchers using qualitative methods generally prefer research questions to hypotheses?

Explain why research questions that guide qualitative research are broadly stated and nondirectional. Give an example.

Researchers using qualitative methods refrain from using discourse or text to capture data.

One of the key differences between quantitative and qualitative research is how participants are selected to be studied. Explain this difference.

Qualitative methods are also referred to as naturalistic research, ethnography, field research, or participant observation.

Match the following terms and their descriptions: - Investigator triangulation

Match the following terms and their descriptions: - Interdisciplinary triangulation

Explain the concept of mutual simultaneous shaping and its role in qualitative research.

Match the following terms and their descriptions: - Subjective valuing

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

Designing Qualitative Research

Qualitative Methods of Data Collection

Analyzing Qualitative Data

Reading and Writing the Qualitative Research Report

Filters