Exam 19: Qualitative Data Collection

Of the following, the data collection method of choice in interview studies is

Damir is a music educator interested in successful high school jazz programs. He goes to work as a 'new' teacher at a high school with a high-ranking jazz program. He works with the students and with the music educator at the school while exploring the jazz program. Given this scenario, which of the following research sites is likely MOST pertinent to Damir's study?

Which of the following is generally true when comparing focus group interviews with individual interviews?

Which of the following criteria for validity of qualitative research relates to the stability of the data?

Keb is convinced that teachers provide more praise to their students while he is observing in their classrooms than they do otherwise. Of the following the most appropriate way to decrease Keb's concerns and increase validity of his data is

Which of the following is NOT considered a qualitative research data source?

Deirdre studies Irish-American culture as demonstrated in urban areas with large concentrations of Irish-Americans and small communities in rural areas that have remained tied to their Irish roots. As an Irish-American herself, she has decided to move to a Irish-American community to reside for the duration of her study. While there she will observe the community. Deirdre is displaying which form of data collection?

Interviews generally used to gather basic information at the start of a study are referred to as

Jill, a sociologist, is interested in social networking behaviors of exceptional business students. She goes to the business student socials, honorary meetings, and other public events. She does not interact with the business students but does observe and record their behaviors. In this scenario, Jill is best described as a(n)