Question 1

Define the following:qualitative interview

Accepted Answer

A one-on-one interview between a researcher and an interviewee that is usually characterized by being semi-structured and open-ended.

Question 2

A major development (project)for qualitative data resources in recent years has been

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A) eliminating international restrictions which made it difficult for some to access qualitative data resources. 
B) eliminating restrictions which made it difficult for researchers without academic affiliations to access qualitative data resources. 
C) enforcing standards of trustworthiness in agencies that generate qualitative data. 
D) discerning links between qualitative and quantitative data. 
E) efforts to archive qualitative data. 
A) eliminating international restrictions which made it difficult for some to access qualitative data resources. 
B) eliminating restrictions which made it difficult for researchers without academic affiliations to access qualitative data resources. 
C) enforcing standards of trustworthiness in agencies that generate qualitative data. 
D) discerning links between qualitative and quantitative data. 
E) efforts to archive qualitative data. E

Question 3

List five of the ten differences between typical survey interviews and typical qualitative interviews.

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Students may list any five of the following:Survey interviews have a clear beginning and end.The beginning and end of qualitative interviews are not clear.The interview can be picked up later.
In Survey interviews,the same standard questions are asked of all respondents in the same sequence.In a qualitative interview,the questions and the order in which they are asked are tailored to specific people and situations
Survey interviewers appears neutral at all times.The qualitative interviewer shows interest in responses and encourages elaboration.
The survey interviewer asks questions,and the respondent answers.The qualitative interview is like a friendly conversational exchange,but with more interviewer questions.
The survey interview is almost always conducted with one respondent alone.The qualitative interview can occur in a group setting or with others in an area,but varies.
The survey interview has a professional tone and businesslike focus;diversions are ignored.The qualitative interview is interspersed with jokes,asides,stories,diversions,and anecdotes,which are recorded.
In survey interviews,closed-ended questions are common,and probes are rare.In qualitative interviews,open-ended questions are common,and probes are frequent.
In survey interviews,the interviewer alone controls the pace and direction of the interview.In qualitative interviews,the interviewer and member jointly control the pace and direction of the interview.
In survey interviews,the social context in which the interview occurs is ignored and assumed to make little difference.In qualitative interviews,the social context of the interview is noted and seen as important for interpreting the meaning of responses.
The survey interviewer attempts to mould the framework communication pattern into a standard.The qualitative interviewer adjusts to the member&rsquo;s norms and language usage.

Question 4

Define the following:moderator

Accepted Answer

A trained facilitato

Question 5

In qualitative interviewing,________ and ________ sampling techniques are typically used.

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A) random;probability 
B) purposive;probability 
C) random;snowball 
D) purposive;snowball 
E) purposive;random 
A) random;probability 
B) purposive;probability 
C) random;snowball 
D) purposive;snowball 
E) purposive;random

Question 6

Define the following:theoretical saturation

Accepted Answer

A term associated with the gro

Question 7

Interviewing subjects until the same general themes continue to emerge from the data and no new findings are being revealed is referred to as

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A) theoretical sampling. 
B) theoretical saturation. 
C) snowball sampling. 
D) selective transcription. 
E) inductive theory. 
A) theoretical sampling. 
B) theoretical saturation. 
C) snowball sampling. 
D) selective transcription. 
E) inductive theory.

Question 8

An interview guide is essential in order to

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A) get the researcher to stay focused on the research question. 
B) keep the researcher to a chronological question order. 
C) ensure that the researcher covers all topics. 
D) A and B 
E) A and C 
A) get the researcher to stay focused on the research question. 
B) keep the researcher to a chronological question order. 
C) ensure that the researcher covers all topics. 
D) A and B 
E) A and C

Question 9

While participating as a member of a focus group assembled to discuss the emotional impact of workplace injuries,Connor Cummerbund took it upon himself to question the dominant ideas affirmed by the rest of the group and introduce new questions about the nature of employment contracts.Which of the following applies to Connor's behaviour?

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A) Groupthink 
B) Devil&#8217;s advocate 
C) Speaking from many &#8220;voices&#8221; 
D) Speaking from marginalized &#8220;voices&#8221; 
E) Polarizing discussion 
A) Groupthink 
B) Devil&#8217;s advocate 
C) Speaking from many &#8220;voices&#8221; 
D) Speaking from marginalized &#8220;voices&#8221; 
E) Polarizing discussion

Question 10

A limitation of focus group interviews is the so-called "polarization effect." This means that

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A) a moderator may unknowingly limit open,free expression of group members. 
B) focus group participants produce fewer ideas than individual interviews do. 
C) attitudes become more extreme after group discussion. 
D) it is not clear whom the members of the focus group are representing-themselves,social groups,or their membership in the focus group. 
E) the natural setting allows people to express opinions/ideas freely. 
A) a moderator may unknowingly limit open,free expression of group members. 
B) focus group participants produce fewer ideas than individual interviews do. 
C) attitudes become more extreme after group discussion. 
D) it is not clear whom the members of the focus group are representing-themselves,social groups,or their membership in the focus group. 
E) the natural setting allows people to express opinions/ideas freely.

Question 11

Which of the following statements about the use of incentives in qualitative research is NOT true?

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A) Incentives can be cash honorariums. 
B) Instead of offering individual interviewees incentives,researchers can give incentives to communities and organizations upon completion of a research project. 
C) Researchers can offer participants cash to compensate them for their time. 
D) It is unethical to offer incentive for participation unless it would be difficult to obtain important information without such an offer. 
E) Whether individual participants receive the same compensation as other participants,or any material compensation,can be left up to chance as when a researcher enters participants names into a draw for prizes. 
A) Incentives can be cash honorariums. 
B) Instead of offering individual interviewees incentives,researchers can give incentives to communities and organizations upon completion of a research project. 
C) Researchers can offer participants cash to compensate them for their time. 
D) It is unethical to offer incentive for participation unless it would be difficult to obtain important information without such an offer. 
E) Whether individual participants receive the same compensation as other participants,or any material compensation,can be left up to chance as when a researcher enters participants names into a draw for prizes.

Question 12

Identify five different qualitative interview question types (Kvale)and provide an example for each one.

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Introducing questions are general openin

Question 13

Define the following:structuring questions

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Questions used in qualitative

Question 14

Define the following:follow-up questions

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Refers to questions that are a

Question 15

Which of the following is often a limitation of using focus groups?

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A) People won&#8217;t talk in a natural setting like a focus group. 
B) People in focus groups do not comment on what others in the group said. 
C) People feel more empowered,especially marginalized groups in society. 
D) In focus groups everyone always comes to total agreement;there is no diversity of opinion. 
E) Focus groups produce fewer ideas than those that occur in individual interviews. 
A) People won&#8217;t talk in a natural setting like a focus group. 
B) People in focus groups do not comment on what others in the group said. 
C) People feel more empowered,especially marginalized groups in society. 
D) In focus groups everyone always comes to total agreement;there is no diversity of opinion. 
E) Focus groups produce fewer ideas than those that occur in individual interviews.

Question 16

Define the following:focus group

Accepted Answer

A type of group interview in w

Question 17

Qualitative researchers appreciate that the interview's meaning is shaped by its gestalt.What does the term gestalt denote?

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A) Where individual interviews fit along a spectrum from ethical to unethical 
B) The nature of an interview&#8217;s subject matter 
C) The whole interaction of a researcher and a member in a specific context 
D) The emotional dynamics of the interview process and the participants relation to the subject matter 
E) The power asymmetries between researchers and participants 
A) Where individual interviews fit along a spectrum from ethical to unethical 
B) The nature of an interview&#8217;s subject matter 
C) The whole interaction of a researcher and a member in a specific context 
D) The emotional dynamics of the interview process and the participants relation to the subject matter 
E) The power asymmetries between researchers and participants

Question 18

A main feature of focus group interviews is

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A) that the group being interviewed should be as heterogeneous as possible. 
B) that the group being interviewed should be as homogeneous as possible. 
C) that the group being interviewed should be as diverse as possible. 
D) that the researcher should use a wide variety of related research questions. 
E) that the individuals who make up the focus group should be made up of a variety of age categories,ethnic groups,and occupational backgrounds. 
A) that the group being interviewed should be as heterogeneous as possible. 
B) that the group being interviewed should be as homogeneous as possible. 
C) that the group being interviewed should be as diverse as possible. 
D) that the researcher should use a wide variety of related research questions. 
E) that the individuals who make up the focus group should be made up of a variety of age categories,ethnic groups,and occupational backgrounds.

Question 19

At what point in the interview are direct questions typically used?

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A) Beginning 
B) Middle 
C) End 
D) After indirect questions 
E) Before indirect questions 
A) Beginning 
B) Middle 
C) End 
D) After indirect questions 
E) Before indirect questions

Question 20

In a typical qualitative interview,

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A) open-ended questions are used. 
B) the interviewer shows interest in participants&#8217;responses and encourages elaboration. 
C) the beginning and end are not clear. 
D) the interviewer adjusts to the participants&#8217;norms and their use of language. 
E) all of the above. 
A) open-ended questions are used. 
B) the interviewer shows interest in participants&#8217;responses and encourages elaboration. 
C) the beginning and end are not clear. 
D) the interviewer adjusts to the participants&#8217;norms and their use of language. 
E) all of the above.

Define the following:qualitative interview

A major development (project)for qualitative data resources in recent years has been

List five of the ten differences between typical survey interviews and typical qualitative interviews.

Define the following:moderator

In qualitative interviewing, and sampling techniques are typically used.

Define the following:theoretical saturation

Interviewing subjects until the same general themes continue to emerge from the data and no new findings are being revealed is referred to as

An interview guide is essential in order to

A limitation of focus group interviews is the so-called "polarization effect." This means that

Which of the following statements about the use of incentives in qualitative research is NOT true?

Identify five different qualitative interview question types (Kvale)and provide an example for each one.

Define the following:structuring questions

Define the following:follow-up questions

Which of the following is often a limitation of using focus groups?

Define the following:focus group

Qualitative researchers appreciate that the interview's meaning is shaped by its gestalt.What does the term gestalt denote?

A main feature of focus group interviews is

At what point in the interview are direct questions typically used?

In a typical qualitative interview,

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Exam 12: Qualitative Interviewing

Define the following:qualitative interview

A major development (project)for qualitative data resources in recent years has been

List five of the ten differences between typical survey interviews and typical qualitative interviews.

Define the following:moderator

In qualitative interviewing,________ and ________ sampling techniques are typically used.

Define the following:theoretical saturation

Interviewing subjects until the same general themes continue to emerge from the data and no new findings are being revealed is referred to as

An interview guide is essential in order to

A limitation of focus group interviews is the so-called "polarization effect." This means that

Which of the following statements about the use of incentives in qualitative research is NOT true?

Identify five different qualitative interview question types (Kvale)and provide an example for each one.

Define the following:structuring questions

Define the following:follow-up questions

Which of the following is often a limitation of using focus groups?

Define the following:focus group

Qualitative researchers appreciate that the interview's meaning is shaped by its gestalt.What does the term gestalt denote?

A main feature of focus group interviews is

At what point in the interview are direct questions typically used?

In a typical qualitative interview,

Doing Social Research

Theory and Social Research

Ethics in Social Research

Reviewing the Scholarly Literature and Planning a Study

Designing a Study

Qualitative and Quantitative Measurement

Qualitative and Quantitative Sampling

Survey Research

Experimental Research

Nonreactive Quantitative Research and Secondary Analysis

Analysis of Quantitative Data

Field Research

Nonreactive Qualitative Research

Analysis of Qualitative Data

Combining Methods in Social Science Research

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In qualitative interviewing, and sampling techniques are typically used.