Question 1

Some experienced researchers argue that when theory building ceases or reaches a closure,it is time to

Accepted Answer

A) write up the results. 
B) analyze the field notes and other sources of data taken from the research site. 
C) start looking for additional sources of information. 
D) leave the field. 
E) consider what the secondary literature has said about similar kinds of research. 
A) write up the results. 
B) analyze the field notes and other sources of data taken from the research site. 
C) start looking for additional sources of information. 
D) leave the field. 
E) consider what the secondary literature has said about similar kinds of research. D

Question 2

When it comes to adopting a role in the field research setting,what three questions should the researcher ask him or herself? Briefly describe each issue.

Accepted Answer

&ldquo;How will I present myself?&rdquo;Presentation of self: This involves appearance,i.e.,what we say and how we act;a researcher must be aware that self-presentation will influence field relations to some degree (it is difficult to present a highly deceptive front or to present oneself in a way that deviates sharply from the person one is ordinarily).
&ldquo;What does it mean for me to be a measurement instrument?&rdquo;Researcher as instrument: Field researchers are flexible about what to include as data and admit their own subjective insights and feelings such that personal and subjective experiences are part of field data.Instead of trying to be objective and eliminate personal reactions,field researchers should treat their feelings toward field events as data.
&ldquo;How can I assume an attitude of strangeness?&rdquo;An attitude of strangeness: This involves questioning and noticing ordinary details or looking at the ordinary through the eyes of a stranger.

Question 3

When does theory come into play in the writing of field notes?

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A) Personal notes 
B) Inference notes 
C) Direct observation notes 
D) Jotted notes 
E) Analytical notes 
A) Personal notes 
B) Inference notes 
C) Direct observation notes 
D) Jotted notes 
E) Analytical notes E

Question 4

In the field,the researcher becomes an instrument that absorbs all sources of information.What sorts of things does a field researcher observe in order to collect good qualitative field data? Provide examples for each one.

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Physical surroundings and the physical s

Question 5

Define the following:analytical memos

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The written notes a qualitativ

Question 6

Naturalism and direct involvement mean that field research is ________ than quantitative research.

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A) less structured 
B) more structured 
C) less meaningful 
D) more rigid 
E) less flexible 
A) less structured 
B) more structured 
C) less meaningful 
D) more rigid 
E) less flexible

Question 7

In the field,__________ are digressions into theory that researchers in the field use to elaborate ideas in depth,while __________ are detailed notes about concrete events that are written in a way that permits multiple interpretations later.

Accepted Answer

A) researcher inference notes;jotted notes 
B) researcher inference notes;personal notes 
C) personal notes;researcher inference notes 
D) direct observation notes;analytical memos 
E) analytical memos;direct observation notes 
A) researcher inference notes;jotted notes 
B) researcher inference notes;personal notes 
C) personal notes;researcher inference notes 
D) direct observation notes;analytical memos 
E) analytical memos;direct observation notes

Question 8

What are three types of maps and diagrams a field researcher would create? What is the purpose of maps and diagrams?

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Spatial maps locate people,equipment,and

Question 9

Define the following:key informant

Accepted Answer

In qualitative research,a key

Question 10

Define the following:confirmability

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A component of establishing tr

Question 11

Which of the following practices is best suited to enhancing the transferability of research?

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A) Thick description 
B) Generalizability 
C) Member checking 
D) External audit 
E) Negative case analysis 
A) Thick description 
B) Generalizability 
C) Member checking 
D) External audit 
E) Negative case analysis

Question 12

How should a researcher get ready to embark on a field research project?

Accepted Answer

A) Read the scholarly literature 
B) Develop a specific hypothesis 
C) Empty out his or her mind of preconceptions 
D) A & B 
E) A & C 
A) Read the scholarly literature 
B) Develop a specific hypothesis 
C) Empty out his or her mind of preconceptions 
D) A & B 
E) A & C

Question 13

Define the following:appearance of interest

Accepted Answer

A technique in field research in which a

Question 14

Which of the following statements best describes the art and logic of field research?

Accepted Answer

A) It is easily replicated. 
B) It is the most expensive data collection technique. 
C) It produces generalizable laws about human behaviour. 
D) It is usually conducted by a researcher alone or in a small team. 
E) It involves looking at a setting from a single point of view or perspective. 
A) It is easily replicated. 
B) It is the most expensive data collection technique. 
C) It produces generalizable laws about human behaviour. 
D) It is usually conducted by a researcher alone or in a small team. 
E) It involves looking at a setting from a single point of view or perspective.

Question 15

What are the three most relevant factors a beginner should consider when selecting a field research site?

Accepted Answer

A) Richness of data,familiarity with the site,and suitability of the site 
B) Ease of entry,familiarity with the site,and suitability of the site 
C) Richness of data,ease of entry,familiarity with the site 
D) Richness of data,unfamiliarity with the site,and suitability of the site 
E) Richness of data,ease of entry,and suitability of the site 
A) Richness of data,familiarity with the site,and suitability of the site 
B) Ease of entry,familiarity with the site,and suitability of the site 
C) Richness of data,ease of entry,familiarity with the site 
D) Richness of data,unfamiliarity with the site,and suitability of the site 
E) Richness of data,ease of entry,and suitability of the site

Question 16

Define the following:reflexivity

Accepted Answer

A technique for establishing c

Question 17

If one is in a field setting where there are opposing groups in conflict with one another,the best thing to do is

Accepted Answer

A) immediately choose one group and side with it.Becoming a strong advocate for its position is the best way to gain trust and intimacy. 
B) leave the field immediately.Researchers must avoid all conflict and stay neutral. 
C) try to be as impartial as possible.Explain that you are neutral to both sides to keep lines of communication open. 
D) take an active role as mediator.Use your influence to get the groups to be friendly with each other and end their fighting. 
E) use the opportunity to leave the setting entirely.A field researcher must never be privy to group conflict. 
A) immediately choose one group and side with it.Becoming a strong advocate for its position is the best way to gain trust and intimacy. 
B) leave the field immediately.Researchers must avoid all conflict and stay neutral. 
C) try to be as impartial as possible.Explain that you are neutral to both sides to keep lines of communication open. 
D) take an active role as mediator.Use your influence to get the groups to be friendly with each other and end their fighting. 
E) use the opportunity to leave the setting entirely.A field researcher must never be privy to group conflict.

Question 18

Professor John Johnson has selected a field research site based on the following criteria: the amount of time available to him for carrying out the project,his research skills,and the kinds of conflicts that exist between people who inhabit the site.On what basis did the professor make his choice?

Accepted Answer

A) Unfamiliarity with the site 
B) Familiarity with the site 
C) Suitability of the site 
D) Richness of data 
E) Accessibility to the site 
A) Unfamiliarity with the site 
B) Familiarity with the site 
C) Suitability of the site 
D) Richness of data 
E) Accessibility to the site

Question 19

Which of the following practices is best suited enhancing the confirmability of research?

Accepted Answer

A) Prolonged engagement 
B) Thick description 
C) Reflexivity 
D) External audit 
E) Negative case analysis 
A) Prolonged engagement 
B) Thick description 
C) Reflexivity 
D) External audit 
E) Negative case analysis

Question 20

Briefly describe the main features of "participatory action research" (PAR).What one major feature distinguishes this approach from all other quantitative and qualitative approaches?

Accepted Answer

PAR is an approach to research that ques

Some experienced researchers argue that when theory building ceases or reaches a closure,it is time to

When it comes to adopting a role in the field research setting,what three questions should the researcher ask him or herself? Briefly describe each issue.

When does theory come into play in the writing of field notes?

In the field,the researcher becomes an instrument that absorbs all sources of information.What sorts of things does a field researcher observe in order to collect good qualitative field data? Provide examples for each one.

Define the following:analytical memos

Naturalism and direct involvement mean that field research is ________ than quantitative research.

In the field, are digressions into theory that researchers in the field use to elaborate ideas in depth,while are detailed notes about concrete events that are written in a way that permits multiple interpretations later.

What are three types of maps and diagrams a field researcher would create? What is the purpose of maps and diagrams?

Define the following:key informant

Define the following:confirmability

Which of the following practices is best suited to enhancing the transferability of research?

How should a researcher get ready to embark on a field research project?

Define the following:appearance of interest

Which of the following statements best describes the art and logic of field research?

What are the three most relevant factors a beginner should consider when selecting a field research site?

Define the following:reflexivity

If one is in a field setting where there are opposing groups in conflict with one another,the best thing to do is

Professor John Johnson has selected a field research site based on the following criteria: the amount of time available to him for carrying out the project,his research skills,and the kinds of conflicts that exist between people who inhabit the site.On what basis did the professor make his choice?

Which of the following practices is best suited enhancing the confirmability of research?

Briefly describe the main features of "participatory action research" (PAR).What one major feature distinguishes this approach from all other quantitative and qualitative approaches?

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

Qualitative Interviewing

Nonreactive Qualitative Research

Analysis of Qualitative Data

Combining Methods in Social Science Research

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Exam 13: Field Research

Some experienced researchers argue that when theory building ceases or reaches a closure,it is time to

When it comes to adopting a role in the field research setting,what three questions should the researcher ask him or herself? Briefly describe each issue.

When does theory come into play in the writing of field notes?

In the field,the researcher becomes an instrument that absorbs all sources of information.What sorts of things does a field researcher observe in order to collect good qualitative field data? Provide examples for each one.

Define the following:analytical memos

Naturalism and direct involvement mean that field research is ________ than quantitative research.

In the field,__________ are digressions into theory that researchers in the field use to elaborate ideas in depth,while __________ are detailed notes about concrete events that are written in a way that permits multiple interpretations later.

What are three types of maps and diagrams a field researcher would create? What is the purpose of maps and diagrams?

Define the following:key informant

Define the following:confirmability

Which of the following practices is best suited to enhancing the transferability of research?

How should a researcher get ready to embark on a field research project?

Define the following:appearance of interest

Which of the following statements best describes the art and logic of field research?

What are the three most relevant factors a beginner should consider when selecting a field research site?

Define the following:reflexivity

If one is in a field setting where there are opposing groups in conflict with one another,the best thing to do is

Professor John Johnson has selected a field research site based on the following criteria: the amount of time available to him for carrying out the project,his research skills,and the kinds of conflicts that exist between people who inhabit the site.On what basis did the professor make his choice?

Which of the following practices is best suited enhancing the confirmability of research?

Briefly describe the main features of "participatory action research" (PAR).What one major feature distinguishes this approach from all other quantitative and qualitative approaches?

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

Qualitative Interviewing

Nonreactive Qualitative Research

Analysis of Qualitative Data

Combining Methods in Social Science Research

Filters

In the field, are digressions into theory that researchers in the field use to elaborate ideas in depth,while are detailed notes about concrete events that are written in a way that permits multiple interpretations later.