Question 1

Choose two theoretical perspectives commonly used in qualitative research and identify two research topics that might be appropriate to explore utilizing each perspective.

Accepted Answer

Choose from feminist perspectives,disability inquiry,queer theory,critical theory,and racialized discourses.Student answers will vary based upon theory chosen.For example,a student choosing racialized discourse might list "African American male success in college" and "the experiences of Mexican immigrants."

Question 2

Explain how a transformative framework is used for theory in mixed methods research.

Accepted Answer

The transformative worldview is one of the primary worldviews advanced by the text.This worldview is particularly concerned with issues of power,oppression,inequities,and inclusion.Transformative frameworks are used for theory in mixed methods research when researchers explicitly advance a theoretical lens to guide the research process,actively include participants in the research process,include discussion of privilege and oppression,and facilitate social change.

Question 3

Provide an example of a quantitative study you might design,indicating the research topic,the independent variable,and the dependent variable.

Accepted Answer

Student responses will vary.For example,a student might choose to design a study that investigates the relationship between peer mentoring and student success in college.The independent variable would be whether a student was matched with a peer mentor and the dependent variable would be student success,operationalized as student GPA.

Question 4

Describe the different ways in which qualitative researchers may use and place theories in their research.

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Question 5

Identify the independent variable in a quantitative study studying the effects of a GRE preparation course on GRE scores for Black and Latino male and female students.

Accepted Answer

A) race/ethnicity 
B) GRE score 
C) GRE preparation course 
D) sex/gender

Question 6

Micro-level theories provide theories that are bounded by time,place,and participant groups.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Identify the dependent variable in a quantitative study studying the effects of a GRE preparation course on GRE scores for Black and Latino male and female students.

Accepted Answer

A) race/ethnicity 
B) GRE score 
C) GRE preparation course 
D) sex/gender

Question 8

Construct a statement about how a researcher would use a theoretical lens in a mixed methods study utilizing a social science framework.

Accepted Answer

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Question 9

Marxism is an example of a theoretical perspective that could be used in qualitative research.

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