Question 1

Consistent with the aims of grounded theory, theoretical sampling is used to select

Accepted Answer

A)  research sites relevant to the theoretical aims of the research. 
B)  cases that are likely to be theoretically rich. 
C)  observations or interviewees that theoretically maximize variability. 
D)  observations or interviewees to develop aspects of an emerging theory. 
A)  research sites relevant to the theoretical aims of the research. 
B)  cases that are likely to be theoretically rich. 
C)  observations or interviewees that theoretically maximize variability. 
D)  observations or interviewees to develop aspects of an emerging theory. D

Question 2

Taxonomy is to typology as _______ is to _______.

Accepted Answer

A)  biology; sociology 
B)  dimension; concept 
C)  one concept; two or more concepts 
D)  conceptualization; operationalization 
A)  biology; sociology 
B)  dimension; concept 
C)  one concept; two or more concepts 
D)  conceptualization; operationalization C

Question 3

Which of the following sequences would not be possible in qualitative analysis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Collect data$\rightarrow$ prepare data $\rightarrow$identify patterns and relationships $\rightarrow$draw conclusions 
B)  Collect data $\rightarrow$prepare data $\rightarrow$ identify patterns and relationships $\rightarrow$collect data 
C)  Prepare data$\rightarrow$ identify patterns and relationships $\rightarrow$ collect data $\rightarrow$ draw conclusions 
D)  Collect data $\rightarrow$ identify patterns and relationships $\rightarrow$prepare data $\rightarrow$ draw conclusions 
A)  Collect data$\rightarrow$ prepare data $\rightarrow$identify patterns and relationships $\rightarrow$draw conclusions 
B)  Collect data $\rightarrow$prepare data $\rightarrow$ identify patterns and relationships $\rightarrow$collect data 
C)  Prepare data$\rightarrow$ identify patterns and relationships $\rightarrow$ collect data $\rightarrow$ draw conclusions 
D)  Collect data $\rightarrow$ identify patterns and relationships $\rightarrow$prepare data $\rightarrow$ draw conclusions D

Question 4

Conversation analysis emphasizes the meaning of the spoken or written word.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Some grounded theorists advise researchers to analyze their data while ignoring existing theory and research.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Compare data processing in quantitative analysis with data preparation in qualitative analysis. How do these processes differ and how are the same?

Accepted Answer

Data processing in quantitative analysis

Question 7

A code memo in qualitative analysis communicates the _______ of a concept.

Accepted Answer

A)  conceptual definition 
B)  operational definition 
C)  level of measurement 
D)  estimated reliability 
A)  conceptual definition 
B)  operational definition 
C)  level of measurement 
D)  estimated reliability

Question 8

Unlike other forms of qualitative analysis, memo-writing plays a minor role in grounded theory methods.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Qualitative analysis in field research may begin with the coding of actors and settings.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

The outline of a book chapter is similar to a taxonomy.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Which of the following is true of recording errors in qualitative data?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fewer errors occur in recording textual than numerical data. 
B)  Field researchers may ask informants to read their notes as a way of identifying errors. 
C)  The quality of interviews determines whether errors occur in interview transcription. 
D)  Trying to provide too much detail is the greatest source of errors for novice researchers. 
A)  Fewer errors occur in recording textual than numerical data. 
B)  Field researchers may ask informants to read their notes as a way of identifying errors. 
C)  The quality of interviews determines whether errors occur in interview transcription. 
D)  Trying to provide too much detail is the greatest source of errors for novice researchers.

Question 12

Qualitative analysis is a linear process that starts with data collection moves to data preparation and coding and ends with analysis and interpretation.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Snow and Anderson used the terms "tramps" and "bums" in their typology of homeless individuals partly because these words were used by the homeless to describe themselves and others. In grounded theory methods, this type of coding is called _______ coding.

Accepted Answer

A)  process 
B)  realistic 
C)  in vivo 
D)  action 
A)  process 
B)  realistic 
C)  in vivo 
D)  action

Question 14

Which of the following methods is most likely to be used in the early stages of qualitative analysis as a way of organizing the data?

Accepted Answer

A)  Attribute coding 
B)  Analytic memo 
C)  Code memo 
D)  Data matrix 
A)  Attribute coding 
B)  Analytic memo 
C)  Code memo 
D)  Data matrix

Question 15

Like outliers in quantitative data analysis, exceptions to patterns in qualitative data are treated as errors that can be ignored.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A typology is the same as a taxonomy, except a taxonomy has more categories.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

To develop ideas from their data, qualitative analysts do all but which one of the following?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ask questions about the data 
B)  Write memos 
C)  Construct data displays 
D)  Code the data into categories based on hypotheses that informed the research 
A)  Ask questions about the data 
B)  Write memos 
C)  Construct data displays 
D)  Code the data into categories based on hypotheses that informed the research

Question 18

In the homeless study, distancing, embracement, and fictive story telling are labels for

Accepted Answer

A)  patterns of identity talk. 
B)  stages in homeless careers. 
C)  different public reactions to the homeless. 
D)  forms of extrication from the street. 
A)  patterns of identity talk. 
B)  stages in homeless careers. 
C)  different public reactions to the homeless. 
D)  forms of extrication from the street.

Question 19

Using the concepts of attribute coding, code memos, taxonomy, and typology, describe how qualitative analysis moves from relatively concrete to increasingly abstract interpretations of the data.

Accepted Answer

Qualitative analysis involves moving fro

Question 20

Member checking in the homeless study would have involved

Accepted Answer

A)  verifying that individuals classified as homeless are indeed homeless. 
B)  asking homeless individuals for permission to be identified in the study. 
C)  verifying personal information on homeless individuals by checking institutional records. 
D)  asking homeless individuals if study findings make sense to them. 
A)  verifying that individuals classified as homeless are indeed homeless. 
B)  asking homeless individuals for permission to be identified in the study. 
C)  verifying personal information on homeless individuals by checking institutional records. 
D)  asking homeless individuals if study findings make sense to them.

Consistent with the aims of grounded theory, theoretical sampling is used to select

Taxonomy is to typology as _ is to _.

Which of the following sequences would not be possible in qualitative analysis?

Conversation analysis emphasizes the meaning of the spoken or written word.

Some grounded theorists advise researchers to analyze their data while ignoring existing theory and research.

Compare data processing in quantitative analysis with data preparation in qualitative analysis. How do these processes differ and how are the same?

A code memo in qualitative analysis communicates the _______ of a concept.

Unlike other forms of qualitative analysis, memo-writing plays a minor role in grounded theory methods.

Qualitative analysis in field research may begin with the coding of actors and settings.

The outline of a book chapter is similar to a taxonomy.

Which of the following is true of recording errors in qualitative data?

Qualitative analysis is a linear process that starts with data collection moves to data preparation and coding and ends with analysis and interpretation.

Snow and Anderson used the terms "tramps" and "bums" in their typology of homeless individuals partly because these words were used by the homeless to describe themselves and others. In grounded theory methods, this type of coding is called _______ coding.

Which of the following methods is most likely to be used in the early stages of qualitative analysis as a way of organizing the data?

Like outliers in quantitative data analysis, exceptions to patterns in qualitative data are treated as errors that can be ignored.

A typology is the same as a taxonomy, except a taxonomy has more categories.

To develop ideas from their data, qualitative analysts do all but which one of the following?

In the homeless study, distancing, embracement, and fictive story telling are labels for

Using the concepts of attribute coding, code memos, taxonomy, and typology, describe how qualitative analysis moves from relatively concrete to increasingly abstract interpretations of the data.

Member checking in the homeless study would have involved

Introduction: Why Care About Research Methods?

Science and Social Research: From Theory to Data and Back

The Ethics and Politics of Research: Doing What's "Right"

Research Designs: It Depends on the Question

Measurement: Linking Theory to Research

Sampling: Case Selection as a Basis for Inference

Experiments: What Causes What?

Surveys: Questioning and Sampling

Field Research and In-Depth Interviews: Systematic People-Watching and Listening

Existing Data Analysis: Using Data from Secondhand Sources

Multiple Methods: Two or More Approaches Are Better Than One

Quantitative Data Analysis: Using Statistics for Description and Inference

Reading and Writing in Social Research: It's All About Communication

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Exam 13: Qualitative Data Analysis: Searching for Meaning

Consistent with the aims of grounded theory, theoretical sampling is used to select

Taxonomy is to typology as _______ is to _______.

Which of the following sequences would not be possible in qualitative analysis?

Conversation analysis emphasizes the meaning of the spoken or written word.

Some grounded theorists advise researchers to analyze their data while ignoring existing theory and research.

Compare data processing in quantitative analysis with data preparation in qualitative analysis. How do these processes differ and how are the same?

A code memo in qualitative analysis communicates the _______ of a concept.

Unlike other forms of qualitative analysis, memo-writing plays a minor role in grounded theory methods.

Qualitative analysis in field research may begin with the coding of actors and settings.

The outline of a book chapter is similar to a taxonomy.

Which of the following is true of recording errors in qualitative data?

Qualitative analysis is a linear process that starts with data collection moves to data preparation and coding and ends with analysis and interpretation.

Snow and Anderson used the terms "tramps" and "bums" in their typology of homeless individuals partly because these words were used by the homeless to describe themselves and others. In grounded theory methods, this type of coding is called _______ coding.

Which of the following methods is most likely to be used in the early stages of qualitative analysis as a way of organizing the data?

Like outliers in quantitative data analysis, exceptions to patterns in qualitative data are treated as errors that can be ignored.

A typology is the same as a taxonomy, except a taxonomy has more categories.

To develop ideas from their data, qualitative analysts do all but which one of the following?

In the homeless study, distancing, embracement, and fictive story telling are labels for

Using the concepts of attribute coding, code memos, taxonomy, and typology, describe how qualitative analysis moves from relatively concrete to increasingly abstract interpretations of the data.

Member checking in the homeless study would have involved

Introduction: Why Care About Research Methods?

Science and Social Research: From Theory to Data and Back

The Ethics and Politics of Research: Doing What's "Right"

Research Designs: It Depends on the Question

Measurement: Linking Theory to Research

Sampling: Case Selection as a Basis for Inference

Experiments: What Causes What?

Surveys: Questioning and Sampling

Field Research and In-Depth Interviews: Systematic People-Watching and Listening

Existing Data Analysis: Using Data from Secondhand Sources

Multiple Methods: Two or More Approaches Are Better Than One

Quantitative Data Analysis: Using Statistics for Description and Inference

Reading and Writing in Social Research: It's All About Communication

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Taxonomy is to typology as _ is to _.