Deck 2: Designing Qualitative Research

Question 1

Systems of logical statements that explain the relationship between two or more variables are _______.

A) theories
B) propositions
C) concepts
D) hypotheses

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Common tendencies that represent typical and expected forms of action are _______.

A) laws
B) patterns
C) concepts
D) propositions

Answer 2

B

Question 3

When creating a concept map, the connections between concepts are represented by ______.

A) nodes
B) lines
C) descriptions
D) labels

Answer 3

B

Question 4

When you download a peer-reviewed scientific article, this is an example of the Internet working as a ____________.

A) document cross referencing database
B) document repository
C) document delivery service
D) document publisher

Question 5

Statements about the relationships between concepts are _______.

A) laws
B) propositions
C) theories
D) hypotheses

Question 6

When you consult Wikipedia to find the definition of a concept for your research literature review, this is an example of the Internet working as a ____________.

A) document cross referencing database
B) document repository
C) document delivery service
D) document publisher

Question 7

A sampling technique that requires every element of the entire population studied to be enumerated is ________.

A) simple random sampling
B) probability sampling
C) purposive sampling
D) snowball sampling

Question 8

When completing initial discovery of research for literature review, which quality should search areas have?

A) They should be narrow.
B) They should be cryptic.
C) They should be restricted.
D) They should be varied.

Question 9

A sampling technique that chooses a subset of the population mathematically to represent the entire population is ________.

A) simple random sampling
B) probability sampling
C) purposive sampling
D) snowball sampling

Question 10

When locating sources for a literature review, the researcher should be wary of which source?

A) Databases
B) Periodicals
C) Books
D) Internet references

Question 11

Close your eyes, and imagine yourself standing on a railroad track with a train engine speeding toward you. Then imagine raising your hands and stopping the train in motion, as if you are a superhero. What kind of reality is this an example of?

A) Sensory
B) Cognitive
C) Physical
D) Objective

Question 12

The research model that Berg/Lune advocate is the _______ approach.

A) research-before-theory
B) theory-before-research
C) linear progression
D) spiral model

Question 13

The goal of chapter 2 is to ________.

A) provide a strategy for creating ideas, research, and planning research design
B) contrast theoretical frameworks
C) teach researchers how to match research to social laws
D) create a basis for statistical data analysis

Question 14

A nurse observes other nurses coming to work inebriated, and wonders what might be causing employees of this profession to be coming to work under the influence. The nurse searches online for terms including "drunk nurses" and "alcohol abuse among health care workers" to gain knowledge. She seeks to confirm her idea that stress leads nurses to drink by sifting through previous studies. What research model is this an example of?

A) Research-before-theory
B) Theory-before-research
C) Linear progression
D) Spiral model

Question 15

Which type of Internet function is deemed valid and useful, as opposed to suspect and unreliable?

A) document cross referencing database
B) document repository
C) document delivery service
D) document publisher

Question 16

Testable concept clusters about the relationship among our research concepts are _______.

A) laws
B) propositions
C) theories
D) hypotheses

Question 17

An operational definition is composed of two parts: _____________.

A) Concrete meaning used in study and criteria to empirically measure concept
B) Problem statement and research questions
C) Cognitive reality and physical reality
D) Research and literature review

Question 18

Which example is NOT a reason that concepts must be clearly defined?

A) Without clear definition, concepts are not applicable and have no meaning.
B) Interpretive research seeks to discover naturally arising meanings in populations.
C) Undefined concepts cannot fit into a body of knowledge with defined concepts.
D) Ambiguous definitions create difficulty answering research questions.

Question 19

A pitfall of Internet based research is ______.

A) lack of legitimacy and missed physical journal resources
B) fast results
C) incomplete cross referencing
D) enormous amount of data

Question 20

Symbolic elements that represent objects, properties, or phenomena, and create foundation for communication and thought are _______.

A) theories
B) patterns
C) concepts
D) propositions

Question 21

Explain the purpose of a literature review and what you should accomplish.

Question 22

A sampling technique that is not widely generalizable, but can provide rich descriptions of a target population is ____________.

A) purposive sampling
B) convenience sampling
C) snowball sampling
D) quota sampling

Question 23

A sampling technique that allows researchers with special expertise about a group to select subjects who represent the population is ____________.

A) accidental sampling
B) judgmental sampling
C) chain referral sampling
D) quota sampling

Question 24

What steps can you take to ensure that you are taking good notes when researching for your literature review?

Question 25

A sampling technique that relies on subjects that are easily accessible is ___________.

A) accidental sampling
B) purposive sampling
C) snowball sampling
D) quota sampling

Question 26

A sampling technique that uses a matrix to determine a proportion of an attribute in the population, and then attempts to match that proportional distribution in the sample is __________.

A) purposive sampling
B) simple random sampling
C) quota sampling
D) probability sampling

Question 27

A sampling technique that is excellent for obtaining fast and inexpensive results in a preliminary investigation is ______________.

A) purposive sampling
B) convenience sampling
C) snowball sampling
D) quota sampling

Question 28

The phase in data analysis in which you code and transform data to focus and simplify is __________.

A) conclusion
B) data display
C) dissemination
D) data reduction

Question 29

What ethical considerations should be kept in mind when planning your research design?

Question 30

The phase in data analysis in which you present your data in tally sheets and tables to understand patterns is ________.

A) data reduction
B) data display
C) conclusion
D) data dissemination

Question 31

Explain why operational definitions can be crucial to a research design, or not required. Defend your answer.

Question 32

A sampling technique that obtains subjects through referrals from a small group of a difficult to access population is ____________.

A) availability sampling
B) simple random sampling
C) snowball sampling
D) probability sampling

Question 33

What should you consider when selecting a study setting?

Question 34

What are questions that you need to consider when planning your research design?

Question 35

How would you go about creating a concept map?

Question 36

Choose one non-probability sampling technique, define it, and explain a situation when this would be the best technique to use.

Question 37

The phase in data analysis in which you verify the patterns apparent in data against another researcher's check or through retracing your steps is ________.

A) conclusion
B) data reduction
C) data display
D) data dissemination

Question 38

Explain the difference between cognitive reality and sensory reality, and how the social scientist uses both forms when creating a research design.

Question 39

What are some criteria you can use to help establish a Web site as valid?

Question 40

The phase in data analysis in which you make your work worthwhile and complete by adding it to the existing body of knowledge is _________.

A) data reduction
B) data dissemination
C) conclusion
D) data display