Question 1

Which of the following is POOR advice about recording observations in the field?

Accepted Answer

A)  Don't trust your memory any more than you have to. 
B)  Always constantly take notes while you are observing. 
C)  Make at least two copies of your notes. 
D)  Advance preparation on recording anticipated observations better enables you to record unanticipated observations. 
A)  Don't trust your memory any more than you have to. 
B)  Always constantly take notes while you are observing. 
C)  Make at least two copies of your notes. 
D)  Advance preparation on recording anticipated observations better enables you to record unanticipated observations. B

Question 2

Which of the following statements is true about participatory action research?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is distinguished by its social action aims. 
B)  The researcher serves as a resource to those being studied. 
C)  It often involves poor people. 
D)  All of these. 
A)  It is distinguished by its social action aims. 
B)  The researcher serves as a resource to those being studied. 
C)  It often involves poor people. 
D)  All of these. D

Question 3

The complete participant role prevents researchers from having an effect on what they are observing.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Professor Smith was interested in reporting the reality of the experiences of teenage runaways living on the streets in their own terms.Smith is probably most interested in:

Accepted Answer

A)  being a complete participant 
B)  quantitative research. 
C)  ethnography. 
D)  hermeneutics. 
E)  none of the above. 
A)  being a complete participant 
B)  quantitative research. 
C)  ethnography. 
D)  hermeneutics. 
E)  none of the above.

Question 5

Discuss the differences between positivist,social constructivist and empowerment standards for evaluating qualitative studies.

Accepted Answer

Positivist, social constructivist, and e

Question 6

In comparison to quantitative research methods,what are the major strengths and weaknesses of qualitative research methods?

Accepted Answer

Qualitative research methods have severa

Question 7

Grounded theory emphasizes inductive processes,but can incorporate deductive processes.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Qualitative researchers should wait to record observations until enough time has passed to put the events in a proper perspective.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Describe how grounded theory uses constant comparisons.

Accepted Answer

Grounded theory uses constant comparison

Question 10

The qualitative researcher in the role of participant-as-observer participates fully with the group under study but does not disclose his or her role as researcher.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The qualitative researcher

Accepted Answer

A)  seldom approaches the task with precisely defined hypotheses to be tested. 
B)  attempts to make sense out of an ongoing process that cannot always be predicted in advance. 
C)  alternates between induction and deduction. 
D)  makes initial observations, develops tentative conclusions that suggest further observation, and revises the conclusions. 
E)  all of these. 
A)  seldom approaches the task with precisely defined hypotheses to be tested. 
B)  attempts to make sense out of an ongoing process that cannot always be predicted in advance. 
C)  alternates between induction and deduction. 
D)  makes initial observations, develops tentative conclusions that suggest further observation, and revises the conclusions. 
E)  all of these.

Question 12

Describe three key threats to the trustworthiness of qualitative research and six positivist strategies commonly used to minimize the distorting influence of those threats.

Accepted Answer

Three key threats to the trustworthiness

Question 13

Which of the following statements is true about focus groups?

Accepted Answer

A)  The larger the number of participants, the better. 
B)  The group dynamics may bring out information that may not have emerged in individual interviews.. 
C)  Representativeness is a common strength of this method. 
D)  The data that emerge are likely to be less voluminous and more systematic than structured survey data. 
A)  The larger the number of participants, the better. 
B)  The group dynamics may bring out information that may not have emerged in individual interviews.. 
C)  Representativeness is a common strength of this method. 
D)  The data that emerge are likely to be less voluminous and more systematic than structured survey data.

Question 14

Among the advantages of qualitative research is that it

Accepted Answer

A)  yields precise descriptive statements about a large population. 
B)  involves the uniform application of precise operational definitions. 
C)  allows for the modification of research design, 
D)  produces definitive conclusions. 
E)  is an extremely reliable technique. 
A)  yields precise descriptive statements about a large population. 
B)  involves the uniform application of precise operational definitions. 
C)  allows for the modification of research design, 
D)  produces definitive conclusions. 
E)  is an extremely reliable technique.

Question 15

A study that begins with observations and then looks for patterns,themes,or common categories is using what method?

Accepted Answer

A)  being a complete participant 
B)  participatory action research. 
C)  grounded theory. 
D)  client logs. 
A)  being a complete participant 
B)  participatory action research. 
C)  grounded theory. 
D)  client logs.

Question 16

An informant is one of your colleagues who attempts to gain
membership into the group being studied.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Which of the following is a social constructivist standard for appraising the trustworthiness of qualitative research?

Accepted Answer

A)  Member checking 
B)  Evoke action for the distribution of power 
C)  Prolonged engagement 
D)  Negative case analysis 
A)  Member checking 
B)  Evoke action for the distribution of power 
C)  Prolonged engagement 
D)  Negative case analysis

Question 18

Which of the following statements is true about the emic and etic perspectives in qualitative research?

Accepted Answer

A)  Although the two perspectives seem contradictory, the participant observer should try to blend them. 
B)  They both pertain primarily to ethics. 
C)  They are more relevant to the complete observer than to the participant-as-observer. 
D)  Neither allows researchers to question the views of the people being observed. 
A)  Although the two perspectives seem contradictory, the participant observer should try to blend them. 
B)  They both pertain primarily to ethics. 
C)  They are more relevant to the complete observer than to the participant-as-observer. 
D)  Neither allows researchers to question the views of the people being observed.

Question 19

Qualitative research is especially effective for

Accepted Answer

A)  descriptive research. 
B)  providing a comprehensive perspective to the researcher. 
C)  meeting the scientific norm of generalizability. 
D)  meeting the scientific norm of precision. 
A)  descriptive research. 
B)  providing a comprehensive perspective to the researcher. 
C)  meeting the scientific norm of generalizability. 
D)  meeting the scientific norm of precision.

Question 20

Prolonged engagement is used to reduce the impact of reactivity and respondent bias.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Which of the following is POOR advice about recording observations in the field?

Which of the following statements is true about participatory action research?

The complete participant role prevents researchers from having an effect on what they are observing.

Professor Smith was interested in reporting the reality of the experiences of teenage runaways living on the streets in their own terms.Smith is probably most interested in:

Discuss the differences between positivist,social constructivist and empowerment standards for evaluating qualitative studies.

In comparison to quantitative research methods,what are the major strengths and weaknesses of qualitative research methods?

Grounded theory emphasizes inductive processes,but can incorporate deductive processes.

Qualitative researchers should wait to record observations until enough time has passed to put the events in a proper perspective.

Describe how grounded theory uses constant comparisons.

The qualitative researcher in the role of participant-as-observer participates fully with the group under study but does not disclose his or her role as researcher.

The qualitative researcher

Describe three key threats to the trustworthiness of qualitative research and six positivist strategies commonly used to minimize the distorting influence of those threats.

Which of the following statements is true about focus groups?

Among the advantages of qualitative research is that it

A study that begins with observations and then looks for patterns,themes,or common categories is using what method?

An informant is one of your colleagues who attempts to gain membership into the group being studied.

Which of the following is a social constructivist standard for appraising the trustworthiness of qualitative research?

Which of the following statements is true about the emic and etic perspectives in qualitative research?

Qualitative research is especially effective for

Prolonged engagement is used to reduce the impact of reactivity and respondent bias.

Why Study Research

Evidence-Based Practice

Quantitative, qualitative, and Mixed Methods of Inquiry

Factors Influencing the Research Process

Ethical Issues in Social Work Research

Culturally Competent Research

Problem Formulation

Measurement in Quantitative and Qualitative Inquiry

Quantitative and Qualitative Measurement Instruments

Surveys

Sampling: Quantitative and Qualitative Approaches

Experiments and Quasi-Experiments

Single-Case Evaluation Designs

Program Evaluation

Analyzing Available Records: Quantitative and Qualitative Methods

Quantitative Data Analysis

Qualitative Data Analysis

Filters

Exam 15: Additional Methods in Qualitative Inquiry

Which of the following is POOR advice about recording observations in the field?

Which of the following statements is true about participatory action research?

The complete participant role prevents researchers from having an effect on what they are observing.

Professor Smith was interested in reporting the reality of the experiences of teenage runaways living on the streets in their own terms.Smith is probably most interested in:

Discuss the differences between positivist,social constructivist and empowerment standards for evaluating qualitative studies.

In comparison to quantitative research methods,what are the major strengths and weaknesses of qualitative research methods?

Grounded theory emphasizes inductive processes,but can incorporate deductive processes.

Qualitative researchers should wait to record observations until enough time has passed to put the events in a proper perspective.

Describe how grounded theory uses constant comparisons.

The qualitative researcher in the role of participant-as-observer participates fully with the group under study but does not disclose his or her role as researcher.

The qualitative researcher

Describe three key threats to the trustworthiness of qualitative research and six positivist strategies commonly used to minimize the distorting influence of those threats.

Which of the following statements is true about focus groups?

Among the advantages of qualitative research is that it

A study that begins with observations and then looks for patterns,themes,or common categories is using what method?

An informant is one of your colleagues who attempts to gain membership into the group being studied.

Which of the following is a social constructivist standard for appraising the trustworthiness of qualitative research?

Which of the following statements is true about the emic and etic perspectives in qualitative research?

Qualitative research is especially effective for

Prolonged engagement is used to reduce the impact of reactivity and respondent bias.

Why Study Research

Evidence-Based Practice

Quantitative, qualitative, and Mixed Methods of Inquiry

Factors Influencing the Research Process

Ethical Issues in Social Work Research

Culturally Competent Research

Problem Formulation

Measurement in Quantitative and Qualitative Inquiry

Quantitative and Qualitative Measurement Instruments

Surveys

Sampling: Quantitative and Qualitative Approaches

Experiments and Quasi-Experiments

Single-Case Evaluation Designs

Program Evaluation

Analyzing Available Records: Quantitative and Qualitative Methods

Quantitative Data Analysis

Qualitative Data Analysis

Filters