Exam 15: Narrative Inquiry and Case Study Research

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

In qualitative research analysis strategies rely on:

Qualitative research is characterized by:

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

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:

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?

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?

Another name for reliving stories is:

In qualitative research, data collection and strategies rely on:

Compare and contrast poststructuralism and postmodernism.

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

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:

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

Case study research and narrative inquiry only involve single participants.

Case study research uses a holistic approach to data analysis.