Question 1

What does the term,"simultaneous" mean in the process of qualitative data analysis?

Accepted Answer

A) Returning back and forth between collecting and coding data 
B) Analyzing data,collecting data,and writing a description at the same time 
C) The processes of transcribing and analyzing data are coordinated 
D) The data collection,analysis,and reporting writing are distinct phases 
A) Returning back and forth between collecting and coding data 
B) Analyzing data,collecting data,and writing a description at the same time 
C) The processes of transcribing and analyzing data are coordinated 
D) The data collection,analysis,and reporting writing are distinct phases B

Question 2

What advice would you give someone who needs to transcribe an audio recording from an interview? List four recommendations.
Recommendation 1 ________
Recommendation 2 ________
Recommendation 3 ________
Recommendation 4 ________
_______________________________________________________________

Accepted Answer

Possible recommendations include:  use wide margins; put space between the interview and interviewees comments; highlight questions asked by the interviewer to set them apart; use detailed headers; transcribe all words

Question 3

If you were to identify codes to use in the study of an elementary classroom,which one of the following is the LEAST likely code that you might use?

Accepted Answer

A) A code word in your own words 
B) A code word that captures the activities 
C) A code word based on the actual words of students 
D) A code word from a curriculum guide 
A) A code word in your own words 
B) A code word that captures the activities 
C) A code word based on the actual words of students 
D) A code word from a curriculum guide D

Question 4

List the five elements to include in the final section in which you interpret findings for a qualitative study? __________________________________________
__________________________________________
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_______________________________________________________________

Accepted Answer

The elements should include:
	A review o

Question 5

Which one of the following is the best reason to hand analyze your qualitative data?

Accepted Answer

A) You want to be close to the data. 
B) You are analyzing a larger database. 
C) You need to organize and track extensive information. 
D) You need to capture specific quotes. 
A) You want to be close to the data. 
B) You are analyzing a larger database. 
C) You need to organize and track extensive information. 
D) You need to capture specific quotes.

Question 6

Qualitative researchers use qualitative analysis computer programs to

Accepted Answer

A) analyze the data for them. 
B) transcribe interview recordings. 
C) validate the findings. 
D) assign labels or codes to data. 
A) analyze the data for them. 
B) transcribe interview recordings. 
C) validate the findings. 
D) assign labels or codes to data.

Question 7

When writing a narrative discussion in a qualitative study,which of the following points is most important?

Accepted Answer

A) Change quotes to academic language 
B) Report a single perspective 
C) Report multiple perspectives 
D) Minimize tensions or contradictions in experiences 
A) Change quotes to academic language 
B) Report a single perspective 
C) Report multiple perspectives 
D) Minimize tensions or contradictions in experiences

Question 8

The initial step in using qualitative data analysis software is to

Accepted Answer

A) have the software conduct the initial identification of codes. 
B) determine word frequencies. 
C) import files into the software. 
D) organize the files for analysis. 
A) have the software conduct the initial identification of codes. 
B) determine word frequencies. 
C) import files into the software. 
D) organize the files for analysis.

Question 9

A preliminary exploratory analysis of a qualitative database means that you are

Accepted Answer

A) searching for early code words to use in your analysis. 
B) reading through it to obtain a general sense of the data. 
C) checking to see if the transcriptionist typed it accurately. 
D) exploring the data for a detailed description of codes. 
A) searching for early code words to use in your analysis. 
B) reading through it to obtain a general sense of the data. 
C) checking to see if the transcriptionist typed it accurately. 
D) exploring the data for a detailed description of codes.

Question 10

A qualitative researcher draw a theoretical model based on the data provided by the participants in the study.This illustrates

Accepted Answer

A) the interconnection of themes. 
B) the detailed explanation of a phenomenon. 
C) the layering of themes. 
D) the develop of a storyline of themes. 
A) the interconnection of themes. 
B) the detailed explanation of a phenomenon. 
C) the layering of themes. 
D) the develop of a storyline of themes.

Question 11

What is the process in which the researcher determines the accuracy or credibility of findings?

Accepted Answer

A) Credibility analysis 
B) Generalization 
C) Accuracy review 
D) Validation 
A) Credibility analysis 
B) Generalization 
C) Accuracy review 
D) Validation

Question 12

Below are the steps in coding a transcript.Place them in order by numbering the steps from 1 = first step to 5=last step.
________ Dividing the text into segments
________ Reducing overlaps among the codes
________ Collapsing codes into themes
________ Reading through the data
________ Labeling the segments of information with codes
_______________________________________________________________

Accepted Answer

2 Dividing the text into segme

Question 13

What is the difference between a good example of description and a poor example?

Accepted Answer

A) The good example transports you to the setting. 
B) The good example describes accurately the situation. 
C) The good example uses a detailed quote. 
D) The good example goes on at some length. 
A) The good example transports you to the setting. 
B) The good example describes accurately the situation. 
C) The good example uses a detailed quote. 
D) The good example goes on at some length.

Question 14

What is a narrative discussion in qualitative research? __________________________________________
__________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________

Accepted Answer

A narrative discussion is a wr

Question 15

Which of the following is an example of a type of theme that you might identify in a qualitative study?

Accepted Answer

A) Social science themes 
B) Unexpected themes 
C) Zoom-lens themes 
D) Lean themes 
A) Social science themes 
B) Unexpected themes 
C) Zoom-lens themes 
D) Lean themes

What does the term,"simultaneous" mean in the process of qualitative data analysis?

What advice would you give someone who needs to transcribe an audio recording from an interview? List four recommendations. Recommendation 1 Recommendation 2 Recommendation 3 Recommendation 4 _______________________________________________________

If you were to identify codes to use in the study of an elementary classroom,which one of the following is the LEAST likely code that you might use?

List the five elements to include in the final section in which you interpret findings for a qualitative study? _____________________

Which one of the following is the best reason to hand analyze your qualitative data?

Qualitative researchers use qualitative analysis computer programs to

When writing a narrative discussion in a qualitative study,which of the following points is most important?

The initial step in using qualitative data analysis software is to

A preliminary exploratory analysis of a qualitative database means that you are

A qualitative researcher draw a theoretical model based on the data provided by the participants in the study.This illustrates

What is the process in which the researcher determines the accuracy or credibility of findings?

What is the difference between a good example of description and a poor example?

What is a narrative discussion in qualitative research? _______________________

Which of the following is an example of a type of theme that you might identify in a qualitative study?

The Process of Conducting Research Using Quantitative and Qualitative Approaches

Identifying a Research Problem

Reviewing the Literature

Specifying a Purpose and Research Questions or Hypotheses

Collecting Quantitative Data

Analyzing and Interpreting Quantitative Data

Collecting Qualitative Data

Reporting and Evaluating Research

Experimental Designs

Correlational Designs

Survey Designs

Grounded Theory Designs

Ethnographic Designs

Narrative Research Designs

Mixed Methods Designs

Action Research Designs

Filters

Exam 8: Analyzing and Interpreting Qualitative Data

What does the term,"simultaneous" mean in the process of qualitative data analysis?

What advice would you give someone who needs to transcribe an audio recording from an interview? List four recommendations. Recommendation 1 ________ Recommendation 2 ________ Recommendation 3 ________ Recommendation 4 ________ _______________________________________________________________

If you were to identify codes to use in the study of an elementary classroom,which one of the following is the LEAST likely code that you might use?

Which one of the following is the best reason to hand analyze your qualitative data?

Qualitative researchers use qualitative analysis computer programs to

When writing a narrative discussion in a qualitative study,which of the following points is most important?

The initial step in using qualitative data analysis software is to

A preliminary exploratory analysis of a qualitative database means that you are

A qualitative researcher draw a theoretical model based on the data provided by the participants in the study.This illustrates

What is the process in which the researcher determines the accuracy or credibility of findings?

What is the difference between a good example of description and a poor example?

What is a narrative discussion in qualitative research? __________________________________________ __________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________

Which of the following is an example of a type of theme that you might identify in a qualitative study?

The Process of Conducting Research Using Quantitative and Qualitative Approaches

Identifying a Research Problem

Reviewing the Literature

Specifying a Purpose and Research Questions or Hypotheses

Collecting Quantitative Data

Analyzing and Interpreting Quantitative Data

Collecting Qualitative Data

Reporting and Evaluating Research

Experimental Designs

Correlational Designs

Survey Designs

Grounded Theory Designs

Ethnographic Designs

Narrative Research Designs

Mixed Methods Designs

Action Research Designs

Filters

What advice would you give someone who needs to transcribe an audio recording from an interview? List four recommendations. Recommendation 1 Recommendation 2 Recommendation 3 Recommendation 4 _______________________________________________________

What is a narrative discussion in qualitative research? _______________________