Deck 15: Narrative Inquiry and Case Study Research

Question 1

In qualitative research analysis strategies rely on:

A) The reduction of constructs to specific operational measures
B) Context sensitivity
C) The importance of generalization to populations
D) An a priori hypotheses

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Tish is conducting a quantitative research study. She collects her data from talking with her participants in their homes, schools, and workplaces. What type of qualitative study does it appear that Tish is conducting?

A) An intrinsic case study.
B) An instrumental case study.
C) A narrative inquiry study.
D) A within case analysis

Answer 2

D

Question 3

List and define Patton's (2002) 12 major characteristics of qualitative research.

Answer 3

not answered

Question 4

Compare and contrast the two major approaches to qualitative research discussed in this chapter: narrative inquiry and case study research.

Question 5

Which of the following is characteristic of qualitative research?

A) Use of inferential statistics
B) Random sampling
C) Random assignment to groups
D) Emergent design flexibility

Question 6

Betsy is conducting a case study on inner city students in a specific magnet school. She is analyzing her data by examining certain variables in all of the participants in the case study. This is known as:

A) Report writing
B) Within-case analysis
C) An intrinsic case study
D) Cross-case analysis

Question 7

Define and explain how to conduct case study research.

Question 8

In George's narrative inquiry study, he is concerned about how his participants feel about having participated in his research. George's concern is characterized as:

A) Fidelity to the relationship
B) Legal ethics
C) Relational ethics
D) Theoretical ethics

Question 9

Qualitative research is characterized by:

A) Naturalistic inquiry
B) Laboratory experiments
C) Use of standardized tests
D) A priori hypotheses

Question 10

Another name for reliving stories is:

A) Restorying
B) Co-composing
C) Shared narratives
D) Being alongside participants

Question 11

In qualitative research, data collection and strategies rely on:

A) Statistical analysis
B) Focusing on dynamic systems
C) Implementing fixed research design
D) The administration of standardized tests

Question 12

John is conducting a qualitative study. He approaches his interviews without judging the participant and is fully present during the interview. He demonstrates that he understands the participants' feelings. John's behavior represents which of Patton's characteristics of qualitative research?

A) Naturalistic inquiry
B) Holistic perspective
C) Personal experience and engagement
D) Empathic neutrality and mindfulness

Question 13

Define and compare poststructuralism and postmodernism.

Question 14

Qualitative research is characterized by the researcher building relationships with participants.

Question 15

In David's case study of third grade reading teachers, he is looking to see if individual teachers mentioned particular difficulties that other researchers had identified. David is conducting:

A) Report writing
B) Within-case analysis
C) Cross-case analysis
D) Statistical analysis

Question 16

Define and explain how to conduct a narrative inquiry research study.

Question 17

In case study research data are collected through conversations with participants.

Question 18

Case study research uses a holistic approach to data analysis.

Question 19

Qualitative research is characterized by purposive sampling, researcher sensitivity to participants, and deductive approaches to data analysis.

Question 20

Case study research and narrative inquiry only involve single participants.

Question 21

Compare and contrast poststructuralism and postmodernism.

Question 22

Develop an example of a case study research project and explain the participants, type of case study research design, data collection and analysis, and potential results.

Question 23

In case study research, the case is determined by the researcher.

Question 24

Poststructuralism encourages individuality, lack of change, and the importance of structure

Question 25

Develop an example of a narrative inquiry research study that you could carry out. Be sure to include information on the participants, justifications, research puzzle, and analysis.

Question 26

Research puzzles are the basis for narrative inquiry and case study research.

Question 27

Compare and contrast the research participants, methods, and analysis that occur in narrative inquiry and case study research.

Question 28

Name three of Patton's characteristics of qualitative research. Give an example of each characteristic in a narrative inquiry or case study research study.