Question 1

The impact of personal issues do not vary with the researchers' involvement in the setting.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Intensive interviewing relies almost exclusively on closed-ended questions.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

A systematic approach to sampling in participant observational research is theoretical sampling.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Discuss the advantages of focus group research and identify particular challenges focus group researchers face.

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Question 5

Qualitative data analysis focuses on text rather than on

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A) Reflexive thought 
B) Field notes and jottings about them 
C) Numerical data 
D) Both B and C

Question 6

Examining relationships is the centerpiece of the analytic process because it

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A) Allows the researcher to preserve a record of what happened 
B) Allows the researcher to move from simple description to explanations of why things happened as they did 
C) Allows the researcher to validate the authenticity of the conclusions from the data 
D) Allows the researcher to have confidence in the field research study conclusions

Question 7

Qualitative analysis features

Accepted Answer

A) A focus on meanings rather than quantifiable phenomena 
B) A conception of the researcher as an instrument rather than as the designer of objective instruments 
C) A sensitivity to context rather than a seeking of universal generalizations 
D) All of the above

Question 8

The next step after documenting the data in a qualitative study, the researcher should

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A) Corroborate by evaluating alternative explanations 
B) Connect the data to show how one concept may influence another 
C) Organize or categorize the data into concepts 
D) Challenge validity

Question 9

Why is Rios's research in Oakland a perfect example of participant observation?

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Question 10

Qualitative researchers do not typically begin their projects seeking to test preformulated hypotheses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Understand how grounded theory is developed.

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Question 12

The method of studying natural social processes as they happen in the field, is known as

Accepted Answer

A) Observational participation 
B) Complete observation 
C) Participant observation 
D) Observer-as-participant

Question 13

Discuss the major challenges at each stage of a field research project.

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Question 14

Boas and Malinowski were researchers who laid the foundation for

Accepted Answer

A) Modern quantitative research in the 20th century 
B) Research on modern south American natives 
C) Participation in research studies in the 19th century 
D) Modern qualitative methods while doing field research in the early 20th century

Question 15

Compare the advantages and disadvantages of each participant observer role.

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Question 16

What is meant by this statement? "Although the role of covert participant lessens some of the reactive effects encountered by the complete observer, covert participants can confront other problems."

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Question 17

Describe differences between ethnography and ethnomethodology.

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Question 18

Field research involves studying natural social processes as they happen.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

A systematic approach to sampling in participant observational research is

Accepted Answer

A) Experiential sampling 
B) Theoretical sampling 
C) Field sampling 
D) None of the above

Question 20

Computer assisted qualitative data analysis can help to analyze text such as

Accepted Answer

A) Notes or documents 
B) Interview transcripts 
C) Preparation, coding, analysis and reporting 
D) All of the above

Exam 8: Qualitative Methods and Data Analysis

The impact of personal issues do not vary with the researchers' involvement in the setting.

Intensive interviewing relies almost exclusively on closed-ended questions.

A systematic approach to sampling in participant observational research is theoretical sampling.

Discuss the advantages of focus group research and identify particular challenges focus group researchers face.

Qualitative data analysis focuses on text rather than on

Examining relationships is the centerpiece of the analytic process because it

Qualitative analysis features

The next step after documenting the data in a qualitative study, the researcher should

Why is Rios's research in Oakland a perfect example of participant observation?

Qualitative researchers do not typically begin their projects seeking to test preformulated hypotheses.

Understand how grounded theory is developed.

The method of studying natural social processes as they happen in the field, is known as

Discuss the major challenges at each stage of a field research project.

Boas and Malinowski were researchers who laid the foundation for

Compare the advantages and disadvantages of each participant observer role.

What is meant by this statement? "Although the role of covert participant lessens some of the reactive effects encountered by the complete observer, covert participants can confront other problems."

Describe differences between ethnography and ethnomethodology.

Field research involves studying natural social processes as they happen.

A systematic approach to sampling in participant observational research is

Computer assisted qualitative data analysis can help to analyze text such as