Exam 14: Qualitative Data Collection

Pascual is a qualitative researcher who studies ESL classes for middle school immigrants from Latin-American countries. He has strong opinions regarding how ESL classes are structured and the types of learning experiences provided to ESL students. Which of the following validity concerns most directly addresses how well Pascual can present his data without being judgmental?

Keb is convinced that teachers provide more praise to their students while he is observing in their classrooms than they do otherwise. -Keb is potentially experiencing an example of

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 an)

In qualitative research the primary source data is

George is studying apprenticeship in singers. Which of the following is the primary data source in his qualitative research study?

Luke is conducting an interview study with parents regarding separation anxiety in preschool children. He first starts by asking the parent if his or her child experiences separation anxiety. This first question on Luke's interview protocol is considered an)

The best location for the initial meetings with potential participants for a qualitative study is

Tucker studies the experiences of youth wrestlers in an elite Olympic development training program. As he shares his research, one member of the audience asks about how his research findings inform coaching of high school wrestlers. This audience member's question is most directly related to which of the following validity concerns?

Of the following, one way qualitative researchers can decrease observer bias is to

Karen is teaching knitting as a means to increase fine motor skills in her occupational therapy sessions. Cynthia is a qualitative researcher who has enrolled in the class as a student to experience the new 'therapy'. Cynthia feels that Jacob, a student in the class, will not benefit from the training since he is a large male she feels that knitting is better for females with smaller hands. In fact, in her field notes Cynthia finds support that indeed, the knitting therapy does not seem to be a positive experience for Jacob. -In this scenario, Cynthia is considered an)

Jody needs to conduct a study for her research methods course. She is interested in studying home schooling. She thinks that students who are home-schooled can't develop appropriate social skills. As part of her study she will be observing home-schooled children in social settings. Jody must be particularly cautious in her study not to introduce

The degree to which a qualitative research study is able to generalize to settings not studied by the researcher refers to as which of the following types of qualitative research validity?

Melanie is a qualitative researcher studying veteran teachers' perceptions of the State's new teacher certification criteria. Which of the following is NOT likely part of her primary data sources?

Which of the following is one of the best ways to directly increase the confirmability of qualitative research?

As a researcher interested in young children's motivation to read, Cynthia works as a volunteer in a pre-kindergarten setting for approximately 6 months as she collects data regarding children's reading motivation. In this scenario, Cynthia is best described as a

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 a criteria for validity of qualitative research?

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?

A framework for field notes that is consistent across observation sessions developed before data collection is referred to as

Lakyle's study explores social interactions among mentally disabled adult piece workers. She uses observation as her primary data collection method. Which of the following research sites is likely MOST pertinent to Lakyle's study?