Question 1

The difference between "holistic" and "embedded" analysis used in the case study method is

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A)  the former focuses on the entire case. 
B)  the latter focuses on the entire case. 
C)  Neither of these. 
A)  the former focuses on the entire case. 
B)  the latter focuses on the entire case. 
C)  Neither of these.

Question 2

Which of the following is a primary source?

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A)  An encyclopedia article 
B)  A review of research 
C)  A textbook 
D)  An unedited videotape of an event 
A)  An encyclopedia article 
B)  A review of research 
C)  A textbook 
D)  An unedited videotape of an event

Question 3

Case studies can include

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A)  narratives, vignettes, and written texts. 
B)  emic perspectives. 
C)  etic perspectives. 
D)  All of these. 
E)  None of these. 
A)  narratives, vignettes, and written texts. 
B)  emic perspectives. 
C)  etic perspectives. 
D)  All of these. 
E)  None of these.

Question 4

In grounded theory, the cyclical process of testing the explanatory adequacy of the developing theory against additional data is referred to as

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A)  empirical verification. 
B)  theoretical saturation. 
C)  deduction. 
D)  causal explanation. 
A)  empirical verification. 
B)  theoretical saturation. 
C)  deduction. 
D)  causal explanation.

Question 5

The distinguishing data-collection method in a phenomenological study is

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A)  participant observation. 
B)  structured personal interview. 
C)  unstructured personal interview. 
D)  content analysis. 
A)  participant observation. 
B)  structured personal interview. 
C)  unstructured personal interview. 
D)  content analysis.

Question 6

Interviews in phenomenological studies are usually

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A)  structured. 
B)  unstructured. 
C)  impersonal. 
D)  objective . 
A)  structured. 
B)  unstructured. 
C)  impersonal. 
D)  objective .

Question 7

Grounded theory as a form of qualitative research involves

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A)  conducting in-depth interviews and making personal observations. 
B)  collecting and analyzing real world and lived experiences. 
C)  data coding procedures that result in commonality or themes. 
D)  All of these. 
A)  conducting in-depth interviews and making personal observations. 
B)  collecting and analyzing real world and lived experiences. 
C)  data coding procedures that result in commonality or themes. 
D)  All of these.

Question 8

The following are limitations of narrative research?

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A)  People might not have full recollection of what happened to them. 
B)  Their interpretation may change over time. 
C)  Authenticity of the stories told by the participants. 
D)  All of these. 
E)  None of these. 
A)  People might not have full recollection of what happened to them. 
B)  Their interpretation may change over time. 
C)  Authenticity of the stories told by the participants. 
D)  All of these. 
E)  None of these.

Question 9

Which one of the following is not suited for narrative research?

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A)  Understanding racism in the workplace 
B)  Understanding how interpersonal relationships is related to career success 
C)  Understanding how certain coping behaviors is related to academic success 
D)  Understanding the Cuban missile crisis 
A)  Understanding racism in the workplace 
B)  Understanding how interpersonal relationships is related to career success 
C)  Understanding how certain coping behaviors is related to academic success 
D)  Understanding the Cuban missile crisis

Question 10

Match the research questions below with the most appropriate research approach for answering the question.
-How does an urban middle school faculty adapt to a rapid shift in the ethnic composition of the student body?

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A) Experimental 
B) Causal-comparative 
C) Correlational 
D) Quantitative descriptive 
E) Ethnography 
F)Grounded theory
G)Phenomenology
H)Case study
I)Basic interpretive
J)Content analysis
K)Historical 
A) Experimental 
B) Causal-comparative 
C) Correlational 
D) Quantitative descriptive 
E) Ethnography 
F)Grounded theory
G)Phenomenology
H)Case study
I)Basic interpretive
J)Content analysis
K)Historical

Question 11

Explain the differences in data gathering techniques used in ethnography, phenomenology, and case study research.

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Ethnography, phenomenology, and case stu

Question 12

The main advantage of ethnography is

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A)  a detailed understanding of group behavior from a secondary source. 
B)  a detailed understanding of a group or their attitudes or behaviors in a real life situation. 
C)  a detailed understanding of a historical event or phenomenon using primarily artifacts. 
D)  the use of content analysis of existing data to explain a phenomenon. 
A)  a detailed understanding of group behavior from a secondary source. 
B)  a detailed understanding of a group or their attitudes or behaviors in a real life situation. 
C)  a detailed understanding of a historical event or phenomenon using primarily artifacts. 
D)  the use of content analysis of existing data to explain a phenomenon.

Question 13

In internal criticism one asks:

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A)  is the document authentic? 
B)  is the document an accurate account of the event? 
C)  does the document yield information that agrees with one's hypothesis? 
D)  all of these are true. 
A)  is the document authentic? 
B)  is the document an accurate account of the event? 
C)  does the document yield information that agrees with one's hypothesis? 
D)  all of these are true.

Question 14

Match the research questions below with the most appropriate research approach for answering the question.
-What are the interrelationships of members of a street gang.

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A) Experimental 
B) Causal-comparative 
C) Correlational 
D) Quantitative descriptive 
E) Ethnography 
F)Grounded theory
G)Phenomenology
H)Case study
I)Basic interpretive
J)Content analysis
K)Historical 
A) Experimental 
B) Causal-comparative 
C) Correlational 
D) Quantitative descriptive 
E) Ethnography 
F)Grounded theory
G)Phenomenology
H)Case study
I)Basic interpretive
J)Content analysis
K)Historical

Question 15

The concept of "bracketing" in phenomenology refers to

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A)  the organization of fragments of data into more meaning larger categories. 
B)  allowing at least two forms of interpretation of data points. 
C)  the researchers setting aside their own personal experiences and opinions. 
D)  the researchers allowing their own personal opinions to enter in data collection and analysis. 
A)  the organization of fragments of data into more meaning larger categories. 
B)  allowing at least two forms of interpretation of data points. 
C)  the researchers setting aside their own personal experiences and opinions. 
D)  the researchers allowing their own personal opinions to enter in data collection and analysis.

Question 16

What question would you ask when doing internal criticism of a primary historical source?

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A)  Does the information agree with contemporary sources? 
B)  Does the information represent the attitudes of the time? 
C)  Is the document internally consistent? 
D)  All of these are true. 
A)  Does the information agree with contemporary sources? 
B)  Does the information represent the attitudes of the time? 
C)  Is the document internally consistent? 
D)  All of these are true.

Question 17

Content analysis as a research technique can be used in

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A)  qualitative research studies only. 
B)  quantitative research studies only. 
C)  both qualitative and quantitative research studies. 
D)  neither qualitative nor quantitative research studies. 
A)  qualitative research studies only. 
B)  quantitative research studies only. 
C)  both qualitative and quantitative research studies. 
D)  neither qualitative nor quantitative research studies.

Question 18

What are the major issues associated with content or documentary analysis?

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Content or documentary analysis is a res

Question 19

Ethnographers use the following as sources of data?

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A)  interviews 
B)  observations 
C)  written documents 
D)  researcher's journal entries 
E)  All of these.
F)None of these. 
A)  interviews 
B)  observations 
C)  written documents 
D)  researcher's journal entries 
E)  All of these.
F)None of these.

Question 20

Match the research questions below with the most appropriate research approach for answering the question.
-What are the origins of the doctor of education degree?

Accepted Answer

A) Experimental 
B) Causal-comparative 
C) Correlational 
D) Quantitative descriptive 
E) Ethnography 
F)Grounded theory
G)Phenomenology
H)Case study
I)Basic interpretive
J)Content analysis
K)Historical 
A) Experimental 
B) Causal-comparative 
C) Correlational 
D) Quantitative descriptive 
E) Ethnography 
F)Grounded theory
G)Phenomenology
H)Case study
I)Basic interpretive
J)Content analysis
K)Historical

Exam 16: Types of Qualitative Research

The difference between "holistic" and "embedded" analysis used in the case study method is

Which of the following is a primary source?

Case studies can include

In grounded theory, the cyclical process of testing the explanatory adequacy of the developing theory against additional data is referred to as

The distinguishing data-collection method in a phenomenological study is

Interviews in phenomenological studies are usually

Grounded theory as a form of qualitative research involves

The following are limitations of narrative research?

Which one of the following is not suited for narrative research?

Match the research questions below with the most appropriate research approach for answering the question. -How does an urban middle school faculty adapt to a rapid shift in the ethnic composition of the student body?

Explain the differences in data gathering techniques used in ethnography, phenomenology, and case study research.

The main advantage of ethnography is

In internal criticism one asks:

Match the research questions below with the most appropriate research approach for answering the question. -What are the interrelationships of members of a street gang.

The concept of "bracketing" in phenomenology refers to

What question would you ask when doing internal criticism of a primary historical source?

Content analysis as a research technique can be used in

What are the major issues associated with content or documentary analysis?

Ethnographers use the following as sources of data?

Match the research questions below with the most appropriate research approach for answering the question. -What are the origins of the doctor of education degree?

The Nature of Scientific Inquiry

The Scientific Approach in Education

he Research Problem

Reviewing the Literature

The Hypothesis

Descriptive Statistics

Sampling and Inferential Statistics

Tools of Research

Validity and Reliability

Experimental Research

Experimental Research Design

Ex Post Facto Research

Correlation Research

Survey Research

Defining and Designing Qualitative Research

Analyzing and Reporting Qualitative Research

Action Research

Mixed Methods Research

Guidelines for Writing Research Proposals

Interpreting and Reporting Results of Quantitative Research

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