Question 1

Identify at last one way that computer programs analyze qualitative data.

Accepted Answer

One way that computer programs analyze qualitative data is through the use of text analysis or natural language processing (NLP) techniques. These techniques allow the software to interpret and process human language in a way that can be understood and utilized by the program.

For example, NLP can be used to analyze large volumes of text data, such as customer feedback, social media comments, or interview transcripts, to identify common themes, sentiments, or patterns. This can involve processes such as:

1. **Sentiment Analysis**: Determining the sentiment behind a piece of text, whether it is positive, negative, or neutral. This is particularly useful for understanding customer opinions and experiences.

2. **Thematic Analysis**: Identifying recurring themes or topics within a dataset. This can help researchers understand the main points of discussion in qualitative data.

3. **Content Categorization**: Classifying text into predefined categories based on its content. This can be used to organize large amounts of qualitative data into manageable and analyzable segments.

4. **Keyword Extraction**: Extracting important words or phrases from the text. This can help in identifying the most frequently mentioned terms and can be used to create tag clouds or to focus on specific aspects of the data.

5. **Coding**: Assigning codes to segments of text to facilitate pattern recognition and to help in the comparison of different data sources. Coding can be done manually or with the help of software that uses algorithms to identify and code relevant text segments.

Computer programs designed for qualitative data analysis, such as NVivo, ATLAS.ti, and MAXQDA, often incorporate these and other NLP techniques to assist researchers in making sense of complex qualitative data. These programs can greatly enhance the efficiency and accuracy of qualitative analysis by automating certain tasks that would otherwise be extremely time-consuming if done manually.

Question 2

Concept mapping is appropriate for both qualitative and quantitative analysis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

If a researcher examined Jeremy's story from the prior question and then looked at other people "like" Jeremy in order to develop a theory about job loss and veterans,the researcher would be

Accepted Answer

A)  using inductive reasoning. 
B)  using a cross-case method approach. 
C)  developing grounded theory. 
D)  using inductive reasoning and a cross-method approach and developing grounded theory. 
A)  using inductive reasoning. 
B)  using a cross-case method approach. 
C)  developing grounded theory. 
D)  using inductive reasoning and a cross-method approach and developing grounded theory. D

Question 4

Which of the following is TRUE of variable-oriented analysis?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is similar to the idiographic model of explanation. 
B)  It assumes that the researcher can predict every individual's behavior. 
C)  It assumes that the researcher can explain one person's motivations in full. 
D)  It provides a partial explanation of overall orientations and 	 actions. 
A)  It is similar to the idiographic model of explanation. 
B)  It assumes that the researcher can predict every individual's behavior. 
C)  It assumes that the researcher can explain one person's motivations in full. 
D)  It provides a partial explanation of overall orientations and 	 actions.

Question 5

Define what is meant by variable-oriented analysis and what is meant by case-oriented analysis.Give an example of a research project in which you would use variable-oriented analysis and one where you would use case-oriented analysis.

Accepted Answer

Variable-oriented analysis refers to a t

Question 6

Data collection,analysis,and theory are more intimately intertwined in qualitative analysis than in quantitative analysis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

The utility of case-oriented analysis is the fact that one case can
make theory.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Describe how coding,memoing,and concept mapping are used in qualitative analysis.

Accepted Answer

Coding, memoing, and concept mapping are

Question 9

The following exemplifies:
$$\text { Parenting }$$
Parenting

Accepted Answer

A)  memoing. 
B)  concept mapping. 
C)  grounded theory. 
D)  semiotic. 
E)  coding.
  
A)  memoing. 
B)  concept mapping. 
C)  grounded theory. 
D)  semiotic. 
E)  coding.

Question 10

Professor Wang is interested in looking at the grandparent - grandchild relationship.Wang wonders whether grandparents assume different roles when providing care to grandchildren.That is,are some grandparents very distanrom the grandchildren while others become surrogate parents? According to the Lofland's scheme,Wang is focusing on

Accepted Answer

A)  frequencies. 
B)  causes. 
C)  processes. 
D)  structures. 
E)  magnitudes. 
A)  frequencies. 
B)  causes. 
C)  processes. 
D)  structures. 
E)  magnitudes.

Question 11

Conversational analysts look only at the structure of communication.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

It is as important to identify the standardized unior coding in qualitative analysis as it is in quantitative analysis.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Define what is meant by qualitative analysis and what is meant by quantitative analysis.What are the differences between the two forms of analysis? Are there similarities between the two? If so,describe some of the similarities.If no,why not?

Accepted Answer

Qualitative analysis refers to the exami

Question 14

Qualitative data processing is both a science and an art.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

In reading Court decisions,Professor Wofford notices that the decisions typically discuss the "rational male." Wofford begins to write notes in which she ruminates about the notion of the rational male as well as why the concept of the rational female is not mentioned.Wofford's memos are

Accepted Answer

A)  code notes. 
B)  operational notes. 
C)  theoretical notes. 
D)  integrating memos. 
A)  code notes. 
B)  operational notes. 
C)  theoretical notes. 
D)  integrating memos.

Question 16

The grounded theory method begins with

Accepted Answer

A)  hypotheses. 
B)  patterns. 
C)  observations. 
D)  theory. 
A)  hypotheses. 
B)  patterns. 
C)  observations. 
D)  theory.

Question 17

The search for the intentional or unintentional meanings attached to signs is called semiotics.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Jeremy was born in 1948 and grew up during the 1960's.He was sent to Viet Nam in 1967.In Viet Nam he was horrified by what he saw and when he returned home he suffered sleepless nights and nightmares.He began to work at a bank but often fell asleep during the day.He met Mary,another bank employee,in 1980 and they married in 1981.They divorced in 1983.Mary could not cope with Jeremy's nightmares,bouts of depression,and bouts with alcohol.After the divorce,Jeremy's depression increased and began to drink even more heavily.He was fired from his job in the latter part of 1983.As an explanation for Jeremy's job loss,this could be termed

Accepted Answer

A)  idiographic and case-oriented analysis. 
B)  idiographic and variable-oriented analysis. 
C)  nomothetic and case-oriented analysis. 
D)  nomothetic and variable-oriented analysis. 
A)  idiographic and case-oriented analysis. 
B)  idiographic and variable-oriented analysis. 
C)  nomothetic and case-oriented analysis. 
D)  nomothetic and variable-oriented analysis.

Question 19

Semiotics is a social science because

Accepted Answer

A)  meanings are inherent in signs. 
B)  meanings reside in people's minds. 
C)  a particular sign may have a particular meaning to a particular person. 
D)  we have agreements about the meanings associated with 	particular signs. 
A)  meanings are inherent in signs. 
B)  meanings reside in people's minds. 
C)  a particular sign may have a particular meaning to a particular person. 
D)  we have agreements about the meanings associated with 	particular signs.

Question 20

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding semiotic analysis?

Accepted Answer

A) There is no meaning inherent in any sign. 
B) Language is the only sign system of interest to those doing semiotic analysis. 
C) Meanings reside in minds. 
D) Semiotics is concerned with our agreements about meanings. 
A) There is no meaning inherent in any sign. 
B) Language is the only sign system of interest to those doing semiotic analysis. 
C) Meanings reside in minds. 
D) Semiotics is concerned with our agreements about meanings.

Exam 20: Qualitative Data Analysis

Identify at last one way that computer programs analyze qualitative data.

Concept mapping is appropriate for both qualitative and quantitative analysis.

If a researcher examined Jeremy's story from the prior question and then looked at other people "like" Jeremy in order to develop a theory about job loss and veterans,the researcher would be

Which of the following is TRUE of variable-oriented analysis?

Define what is meant by variable-oriented analysis and what is meant by case-oriented analysis.Give an example of a research project in which you would use variable-oriented analysis and one where you would use case-oriented analysis.

Data collection,analysis,and theory are more intimately intertwined in qualitative analysis than in quantitative analysis.

The utility of case-oriented analysis is the fact that one case can make theory.

Describe how coding,memoing,and concept mapping are used in qualitative analysis.

The following exemplifies: Parenting \text { Parenting } Parenting Parenting

Conversational analysts look only at the structure of communication.

It is as important to identify the standardized unior coding in qualitative analysis as it is in quantitative analysis.

Define what is meant by qualitative analysis and what is meant by quantitative analysis.What are the differences between the two forms of analysis? Are there similarities between the two? If so,describe some of the similarities.If no,why not?

Qualitative data processing is both a science and an art.

In reading Court decisions,Professor Wofford notices that the decisions typically discuss the "rational male." Wofford begins to write notes in which she ruminates about the notion of the rational male as well as why the concept of the rational female is not mentioned.Wofford's memos are

The grounded theory method begins with

The search for the intentional or unintentional meanings attached to signs is called semiotics.

Semiotics is a social science because

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding semiotic analysis?

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Evidence-Based Practice

Philosophy and Theory in Social Work Research

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The Ethics and Politics of Social Work Research

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Problem Formulation

Conceptualization in Quantitative and Qualitative Inquiry

Measurement

Constructing Measurement Instruments

Causal Inference and Experimental Designs

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Sampling

Survey Research

Analyzing Existing Data: Quantitative and Qualitative Methods

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