Question 1

Which of the following is not a common characteristic of qualitative data analysis?

Accepted Answer

A)   Objective
B)   Immediate
C)   Ongoing
D)   Spiral A

Question 2

Once all the data has been coded, what is the next step proposed in Creswell's (2014) recommended steps in the qualitative data analysis process?

Accepted Answer

A)   Interpret the findings
B)   Generate descriptions or themes
C)   Start coding all the data
D)   Decide how the findings will be represented B

Question 3

Describe the two main factors that need to be considered by researchers in selecting a specific strategy for their coding process in qualitative data analysis.

Accepted Answer

The specific strategy chosen by researchers for their coding process in qualitative data analysis will depend largely on two things: (a) the type of data; and (b) the types of coding categories of interest. For the type of data, a main consideration is whether the data is written (e.g., interview transcripts) or non-written (e.g., visual images). For the types of coding categories, two main frameworks are presented in the chapter (we recommend that one of the two be identified in the answer). The first is the Creswell (2014) approach that includes expected, surprising, and unusual codes. The second is the Bradley et al. (2007) approach that includes conceptual, relationship, participant perspective, participant characteristic, and setting codes.

Question 4

Which of the following is not listed as a step among Creswell's (2014) recommended steps in the qualitative data analysis process?

Accepted Answer

A)   Decide how the findings will be represented
B)   Statistical significance testing
C)   Organize and prepare the data
D)   Start coding all the data

Question 5

Describe the benefits of reading or looking at all of the data as a step in the qualitative data analysis process.

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Question 6

In a deductive data analysis process, there is an existing framework or starting list of categories by which researchers code the data.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

A researcher uses her qualitative data analysis to produce a set of interlocking variables that help explain the causal role of sodium intake on exercise performance. What is the result of her data analysis process called?

Accepted Answer

A)   A taxonomy
B)   Theory development
C)   Beneficence
D)   Two-eyed seeing

Question 8

Compare and contrast qualitative data analysis and quantitative data analysis.

Accepted Answer

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Question 9

Having participants review the generated descriptions or themes as part of a qualitative data analysis process can be a useful strategy in the generation of descriptions or themes that best represent the data.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Qualitative data analysis is appropriate for written text only.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

The qualitative data analysis process can best be described as which of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)   Correlational and computerized
B)   Fluid and flexible
C)   Standardized and objective
D)   Statistical and significant

Question 12

Describe the types of errors that might occur when transcribing qualitative data.

Accepted Answer

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Question 13

What is the first step in Creswell's (2014) recommended steps in the qualitative data analysis process?

Accepted Answer

A)   Organize and prepare the data
B)   Generate descriptions or themes
C)   Start coding all the data
D)   Interpret the findings

Question 14

Which of the following steps in qualitative data analysis is most likely to be impacted by a researcher's philosophical worldview?

Accepted Answer

A)   When they are organizing and preparing the data
B)   When they are reading or looking at all the data
C)   When they are starting to code all the data
D)   When they are generating descriptions or themes

Question 15

There are many different ways researchers might choose to represent the findings of a qualitative research study.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

Within a qualitative study, which of the following is the primary data collection instrument?

Accepted Answer

A)   Observation
B)   The investigator
C)   Questionnaires
D)   Interviews

Question 17

Discuss factors someone conducting a qualitative research study needs to consider when deciding on whether or not to publish her or his findings in a journal article.

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Question 18

There is no such thing as a faulty interpretation in qualitative data analysis because qualitative research is ultimately filtered through the lens of the researcher.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Discuss whether or not researchers should use qualitative data analysis software (QDAS) as part of their qualitative data analysis process.

Accepted Answer

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Question 20

Describe similarities and differences between qualitative data analysis for oral data versus visual data.

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Exam 8: Data Analysis in Qualitative Studies

Which of the following is not a common characteristic of qualitative data analysis?

Once all the data has been coded, what is the next step proposed in Creswell's (2014) recommended steps in the qualitative data analysis process?

Describe the two main factors that need to be considered by researchers in selecting a specific strategy for their coding process in qualitative data analysis.

Which of the following is not listed as a step among Creswell's (2014) recommended steps in the qualitative data analysis process?

Describe the benefits of reading or looking at all of the data as a step in the qualitative data analysis process.

In a deductive data analysis process, there is an existing framework or starting list of categories by which researchers code the data.

A researcher uses her qualitative data analysis to produce a set of interlocking variables that help explain the causal role of sodium intake on exercise performance. What is the result of her data analysis process called?

Compare and contrast qualitative data analysis and quantitative data analysis.

Having participants review the generated descriptions or themes as part of a qualitative data analysis process can be a useful strategy in the generation of descriptions or themes that best represent the data.

Qualitative data analysis is appropriate for written text only.

The qualitative data analysis process can best be described as which of the following?

Describe the types of errors that might occur when transcribing qualitative data.

What is the first step in Creswell's (2014) recommended steps in the qualitative data analysis process?

Which of the following steps in qualitative data analysis is most likely to be impacted by a researcher's philosophical worldview?

There are many different ways researchers might choose to represent the findings of a qualitative research study.

Within a qualitative study, which of the following is the primary data collection instrument?

Discuss factors someone conducting a qualitative research study needs to consider when deciding on whether or not to publish her or his findings in a journal article.

There is no such thing as a faulty interpretation in qualitative data analysis because qualitative research is ultimately filtered through the lens of the researcher.

Discuss whether or not researchers should use qualitative data analysis software (QDAS) as part of their qualitative data analysis process.

Describe similarities and differences between qualitative data analysis for oral data versus visual data.