Question 1

Define the following terms
-trustworthiness

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An alternative set of criteria by which to assess the validity and reliability of qualitative research.

Question 2

Define the following terms
-confirmability

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A component of establishing trustworthiness that relates to the extent to which the findings of a qualitative study are value-free.

Question 3

Define the following terms
-complete participant

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In field research,when a researcher fully participates in all aspects of the study group's activities as though a member of the group.

Question 4

Define the following terms
-complete observer

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In field research,when a resea

Question 5

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

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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.

Question 6

Define the following terms
-exchange relationships

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Relationships that develop in

Question 7

Define the following terms
-jotted notes

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In field research,what a resea

Question 8

In relation to the quality of data gathered during observations of a field site,which of the following statements best describes the concern regarding transferability?

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A)  How consistent the results would be if the study were repeated under similar conditions 
B)  An awareness of how the researcher may be influencing the behaviour of the group being studied 
C)  Asking members of the group whether or not they agree with the researcher's findings and conclusions 
D)  The extent to which the researcher has remained in the field long enough in order to make informed conclusions about what is being observed 
E)  The extent to which the findings of the study can be applied to other contexts 
A)  How consistent the results would be if the study were repeated under similar conditions 
B)  An awareness of how the researcher may be influencing the behaviour of the group being studied 
C)  Asking members of the group whether or not they agree with the researcher's findings and conclusions 
D)  The extent to which the researcher has remained in the field long enough in order to make informed conclusions about what is being observed 
E)  The extent to which the findings of the study can be applied to other contexts

Question 9

What are the three levels of involvement in field research? What are the advantages and disadvantages of each one?

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-As a complete observer,the researcher's

Question 10

What three factors are relevant when choosing a field site? Which of these three factors are most applicable to the beginner field researcher? Why?

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-Three factors are relevant when choosin

Question 11

Define the following terms
-guilty knowledge

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Illegal,unethical,or immoral a

Question 12

Describe four ethical dilemmas that field researchers are most likely to confront during and after the course of their research.How should the field researcher deal with each dilemma?

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-Deception: The research may be covert o

Question 13

Describe the basic steps a researcher should follow when preparing a field research project.

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-Step 1: Prepare yourself-read the liter

Question 14

Define the following terms
-ethnography

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An approach to field research

Question 15

Define the following terms
-participatory action research

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An approach to research that removes the

Question 16

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

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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 17

Define the following terms
-appearance of interest

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A technique in field research in which a

Question 18

What are three important issues the field researcher should consider when devising a strategy for entering a field research site?

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-Planning: This involves negotiating and

Question 19

In field research,the instrument(s)for measuring field data

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A)  is the field site. 
B)  are the recorded conversations and observations with the members of the field site. 
C)  are the members of the field site. 
D)  are the field notes. 
E)  is the researcher. 
A)  is the field site. 
B)  are the recorded conversations and observations with the members of the field site. 
C)  are the members of the field site. 
D)  are the field notes. 
E)  is the researcher.

Question 20

Define the following terms
-semi-participant

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In field research,when a resea

Define the following terms -trustworthiness

Define the following terms -confirmability

Define the following terms -complete participant

Define the following terms -complete observer

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

Define the following terms -exchange relationships

Define the following terms -jotted notes

In relation to the quality of data gathered during observations of a field site,which of the following statements best describes the concern regarding transferability?

What are the three levels of involvement in field research? What are the advantages and disadvantages of each one?

What three factors are relevant when choosing a field site? Which of these three factors are most applicable to the beginner field researcher? Why?

Define the following terms -guilty knowledge

Describe four ethical dilemmas that field researchers are most likely to confront during and after the course of their research.How should the field researcher deal with each dilemma?

Describe the basic steps a researcher should follow when preparing a field research project.

Define the following terms -ethnography

Define the following terms -participatory action research

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

Define the following terms -appearance of interest

What are three important issues the field researcher should consider when devising a strategy for entering a field research site?

In field research,the instrument(s)for measuring field data

Define the following terms -semi-participant

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

Define the following terms -trustworthiness

Define the following terms -confirmability

Define the following terms -complete participant

Define the following terms -complete observer

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

Define the following terms -exchange relationships

Define the following terms -jotted notes

In relation to the quality of data gathered during observations of a field site,which of the following statements best describes the concern regarding transferability?

What are the three levels of involvement in field research? What are the advantages and disadvantages of each one?

What three factors are relevant when choosing a field site? Which of these three factors are most applicable to the beginner field researcher? Why?

Define the following terms -guilty knowledge

Describe four ethical dilemmas that field researchers are most likely to confront during and after the course of their research.How should the field researcher deal with each dilemma?

Describe the basic steps a researcher should follow when preparing a field research project.

Define the following terms -ethnography

Define the following terms -participatory action research

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

Define the following terms -appearance of interest

What are three important issues the field researcher should consider when devising a strategy for entering a field research site?

In field research,the instrument(s)for measuring field data

Define the following terms -semi-participant

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