Exam 18: Qualitative Research: Data Analysis and Interpretation

Ariel is a novice qualitative researcher who is approaching data analysis. Her study seeks to understand depression in young children. She has extensive notes from observations and interviews. She also has some additional data regarding her participant's medical history. She wants to integrate these data to get a better understanding of her participant's story. She stops to reflect during data analysis and asks herself, "What are the issues related to this problem", "Who else are the key players in my participant's life" as part of her analysis strategy. -Given Ariel's study, she is most likely conducting an)

Tamar is studying the inclusion of religion in secular schools. He has coded much of his notes, and has made copies of the originals. One problem he has faced, however, is that some of his notes are illegible. Tamar's problem is best categorized as a problem in data ___________.

Which of the following people is best able to start to analyze interview transcriptions from a study that explored international educational researchers' perceptions regarding the use of standardized testing for academic placement?

In Jack's study of school bus misconduct, he included observations but also relied heavily on structured interviews. Which of the following is something Jack might do to assure the quality of his data?

Of the following, according to your text and other cited sources, which is a question that a qualitative researcher might pose to guide data analysis and interpretation?