Question 1

Which of the following is not suggested in qualitative interviewing

Accepted Answer

A)  Avoid leading questions. 
B)  Share your own experiences. 
C)  Avoid reinforcing responses 
D)  Ask open ended questions 
A)  Avoid leading questions. 
B)  Share your own experiences. 
C)  Avoid reinforcing responses 
D)  Ask open ended questions

Question 2

Qualitative inquirers collect data through

Accepted Answer

A)  observation. 
B)  interviews. 
C)  document analysis. 
D)  All of these are true. 
A)  observation. 
B)  interviews. 
C)  document analysis. 
D)  All of these are true.

Question 3

According to Lincoln and Guba, the primary criterion of the adequacy of the sample size in a qualitative inquiry is

Accepted Answer

A)  data triangulation. 
B)  data representation. 
C)  data saturation. 
D)  data stratification. 
A)  data triangulation. 
B)  data representation. 
C)  data saturation. 
D)  data stratification.

Question 4

Discuss some of the specific issues related to conducting qualitative research in the online world.

Accepted Answer

Conducting qualitative research in the o

Question 5

In contrast to quantitative research, qualitative research is least concerned with

Accepted Answer

A)  observation. 
B)  subjects. 
C)  conclusions. 
D)  generalizations. 
A)  observation. 
B)  subjects. 
C)  conclusions. 
D)  generalizations.

Question 6

Direct observation of behavior in a naturalistic situation, as compared with observation in a situational test, requires that

Accepted Answer

A)  predetermined hypotheses be tested. 
B)  the situation be less structured, with behaviors more spontaneous. 
C)  the observation be more obtrusive and more short-range. 
D)  the task each subject is asked to perform is the same. 
A)  predetermined hypotheses be tested. 
B)  the situation be less structured, with behaviors more spontaneous. 
C)  the observation be more obtrusive and more short-range. 
D)  the task each subject is asked to perform is the same.

Question 7

Which of the following is not a major characteristics of qualitative inquiry

Accepted Answer

A)  humans are the primary data collection instrument. 
B)  use of descriptive data. 
C)  deductive analysis. 
D)  emergent design. 
A)  humans are the primary data collection instrument. 
B)  use of descriptive data. 
C)  deductive analysis. 
D)  emergent design.

Question 8

Explain the different approaches to interviewing and some of the advantages and disadvantages of each.

Accepted Answer

There are several different approaches t

Question 9

What are the advantages and disadvantages of using the focus group as a data collection strategy?

Accepted Answer

Focus groups offer several advantages as

Question 10

Which of the following does not describe the qualitative approach

Accepted Answer

A)  Searches for larger patterns. 
B)  Looks for complexity. 
C)  Uses induction. 
D)  Uses abstract language in reporting. 
A)  Searches for larger patterns. 
B)  Looks for complexity. 
C)  Uses induction. 
D)  Uses abstract language in reporting.

Question 11

Which of the following terms best describes the type of sampling used in qualitative research?

Accepted Answer

A)  Random 
B)  Stratified 
C)  Purposive 
D)  Proportional 
A)  Random 
B)  Stratified 
C)  Purposive 
D)  Proportional

Question 12

The sampling technique sometimes used in qualitative studies but not recommended because it lacks credibility is

Accepted Answer

A)  convenience. 
B)  unique case 
C)  network. 
D)  maximum variation. 
A)  convenience. 
B)  unique case 
C)  network. 
D)  maximum variation.

Question 13

Special ethical issues that might occur related to qualitative research include

Accepted Answer

A)  guilty knowledge. 
B)  reciprocation. 
C)  lack of anonymity. 
D)  alteration of the research plan. 
E)  All of these are true. 
A)  guilty knowledge. 
B)  reciprocation. 
C)  lack of anonymity. 
D)  alteration of the research plan. 
E)  All of these are true.

Question 14

Discuss two ethical considerations that are particularly issues in qualitative research.

Accepted Answer

Two ethical considerations that are part

Question 15

Questions that ask about what is happening in a specific context are called

Accepted Answer

A)  Particularizing questions. 
B)  Generic questions. 
C)  Process questions. 
D)  Variance questions 
A)  Particularizing questions. 
B)  Generic questions. 
C)  Process questions. 
D)  Variance questions

Question 16

A qualitative researcher negotiates entry to a particular site by adopting a role as

Accepted Answer

A)  participant observer. 
B)  observer participant. 
C)  collaborative partner. 
D)  any one of the above. 
A)  participant observer. 
B)  observer participant. 
C)  collaborative partner. 
D)  any one of the above.

Question 17

The following is not an advantage of using a focus group as a data collection tool

Accepted Answer

A)  They bring several different perspectives into contact. 
B)  They are economical is use of time. 
C)  They are flexible and open. 
D)  They are easy to control. 
A)  They bring several different perspectives into contact. 
B)  They are economical is use of time. 
C)  They are flexible and open. 
D)  They are easy to control.

Question 18

Match the sampling strategies below with the 
-Selecting an urban, rural and suburban school to study bullying behavior among students.
examples provided.

Accepted Answer

A) Comprehensive 
B) Critical case 
C) Maximum variation 
D) Extreme/deviant/unique 
E) Typical 
F)Negative/discrepant 
G)Opportunistic 
H)Convenience
I)Homogenous
J)Snowball/chain/network
K)Intensity
L)Stratified purposeful
M)Random purposeful
N)Theoretical
O)Criterion 
A) Comprehensive 
B) Critical case 
C) Maximum variation 
D) Extreme/deviant/unique 
E) Typical 
F)Negative/discrepant 
G)Opportunistic 
H)Convenience
I)Homogenous
J)Snowball/chain/network
K)Intensity
L)Stratified purposeful
M)Random purposeful
N)Theoretical
O)Criterion

Question 19

Match the sampling strategies below with the 
-Selecting a school to study that has demonstrated average performance for the past five years.
examples provided.

Accepted Answer

A) Comprehensive 
B) Critical case 
C) Maximum variation 
D) Extreme/deviant/unique 
E) Typical 
F)Negative/discrepant 
G)Opportunistic 
H)Convenience
I)Homogenous
J)Snowball/chain/network
K)Intensity
L)Stratified purposeful
M)Random purposeful
N)Theoretical
O)Criterion 
A) Comprehensive 
B) Critical case 
C) Maximum variation 
D) Extreme/deviant/unique 
E) Typical 
F)Negative/discrepant 
G)Opportunistic 
H)Convenience
I)Homogenous
J)Snowball/chain/network
K)Intensity
L)Stratified purposeful
M)Random purposeful
N)Theoretical
O)Criterion

Question 20

Match the sampling strategies below with the 
-Selecting in-state, out-of-state, and international college students to interview based on the percentages of each group in the total student population.
examples provided.

Accepted Answer

A) Comprehensive 
B) Critical case 
C) Maximum variation 
D) Extreme/deviant/unique 
E) Typical 
F)Negative/discrepant 
G)Opportunistic 
H)Convenience
I)Homogenous
J)Snowball/chain/network
K)Intensity
L)Stratified purposeful
M)Random purposeful
N)Theoretical
O)Criterion 
A) Comprehensive 
B) Critical case 
C) Maximum variation 
D) Extreme/deviant/unique 
E) Typical 
F)Negative/discrepant 
G)Opportunistic 
H)Convenience
I)Homogenous
J)Snowball/chain/network
K)Intensity
L)Stratified purposeful
M)Random purposeful
N)Theoretical
O)Criterion

Exam 15: Defining and Designing Qualitative Research

Which of the following is not suggested in qualitative interviewing

Qualitative inquirers collect data through

According to Lincoln and Guba, the primary criterion of the adequacy of the sample size in a qualitative inquiry is

Discuss some of the specific issues related to conducting qualitative research in the online world.

In contrast to quantitative research, qualitative research is least concerned with

Direct observation of behavior in a naturalistic situation, as compared with observation in a situational test, requires that

Which of the following is not a major characteristics of qualitative inquiry

Explain the different approaches to interviewing and some of the advantages and disadvantages of each.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of using the focus group as a data collection strategy?

Which of the following does not describe the qualitative approach

Which of the following terms best describes the type of sampling used in qualitative research?

The sampling technique sometimes used in qualitative studies but not recommended because it lacks credibility is

Special ethical issues that might occur related to qualitative research include

Discuss two ethical considerations that are particularly issues in qualitative research.

Questions that ask about what is happening in a specific context are called

A qualitative researcher negotiates entry to a particular site by adopting a role as

The following is not an advantage of using a focus group as a data collection tool

Match the sampling strategies below with the -Selecting an urban, rural and suburban school to study bullying behavior among students. examples provided.

Match the sampling strategies below with the -Selecting a school to study that has demonstrated average performance for the past five years. examples provided.

Match the sampling strategies below with the -Selecting in-state, out-of-state, and international college students to interview based on the percentages of each group in the total student population. examples provided.

The Nature of Scientific Inquiry

The Scientific Approach in Education

he Research Problem

Reviewing the Literature

The Hypothesis

Descriptive Statistics

Sampling and Inferential Statistics

Tools of Research

Validity and Reliability

Experimental Research

Experimental Research Design

Ex Post Facto Research

Correlation Research

Survey Research

Types of Qualitative Research

Analyzing and Reporting Qualitative Research

Action Research

Mixed Methods Research

Guidelines for Writing Research Proposals

Interpreting and Reporting Results of Quantitative Research

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