Question 1

A major problem associated with observation in qualitative research is the

Accepted Answer

A)  bias induced by the participants. 
B)  lack of standardized instruments for observation. 
C)  limited range of behavior that can be observed. 
D)  presence of the observer may change the situation. 
A)  bias induced by the participants. 
B)  lack of standardized instruments for observation. 
C)  limited range of behavior that can be observed. 
D)  presence of the observer may change the situation.

Question 2

Aspects of educational research for which qualitative methodology is especially appropriate are

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A)  hypothesis testing. 
B)  hypothesis generation. 
C)  theory development. 
D)  a and c 
E)  b and c 
A)  hypothesis testing. 
B)  hypothesis generation. 
C)  theory development. 
D)  a and c 
E)  b and c

Question 3

In participant observation, a major disadvantage of letting subjects know the researcher and his/her purpose is that

Accepted Answer

A)  only the simplest behaviors can be observed. 
B)  the researcher's presence may change the situation. 
C)  it is more difficult to ask questions and record observations. 
D)  it is unethical to let the people become aware of the purpose. 
A)  only the simplest behaviors can be observed. 
B)  the researcher's presence may change the situation. 
C)  it is more difficult to ask questions and record observations. 
D)  it is unethical to let the people become aware of the purpose.

Question 4

Which of the data collection strategies is least likely to be used in a qualitative study

Accepted Answer

A)  Individual interviews. 
B)  Observations. 
C)  Standardized tests. 
D)  Document review 
A)  Individual interviews. 
B)  Observations. 
C)  Standardized tests. 
D)  Document review

Question 5

The kind of information typically recorded in field notes is

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A)  observer interpretations and conclusions about a setting. 
B)  descriptions about participants/setting and verbatim quotes. 
C)  observer comments and descriptions of the participants/setting. 
D)  observer comments and interpretations about a setting. 
A)  observer interpretations and conclusions about a setting. 
B)  descriptions about participants/setting and verbatim quotes. 
C)  observer comments and descriptions of the participants/setting. 
D)  observer comments and interpretations about a setting.

Question 6

An advantage of participant observation is that the procedure reduces the tendency for

Accepted Answer

A)  the group being observed to try to keep the observer from learning what is going on. 
B)  some subjects in the group to hide their identity. 
C)  the observer to use technical language or jargon. 
D)  the subjects to deny the observer access to relevant activities. 
A)  the group being observed to try to keep the observer from learning what is going on. 
B)  some subjects in the group to hide their identity. 
C)  the observer to use technical language or jargon. 
D)  the subjects to deny the observer access to relevant activities.

Question 7

A qualitative researcher who uses snowball sampling selects participants on the basis of

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A)  their ability to maximize differences on certain characteristics. 
B)  their homogeneity in attitudes and experiences. 
C)  their representing negative or deviant cases. 
D)  recommendations from participants. 
A)  their ability to maximize differences on certain characteristics. 
B)  their homogeneity in attitudes and experiences. 
C)  their representing negative or deviant cases. 
D)  recommendations from participants.

Question 8

A strategy used in interviewing that helps lead to more detailed responses is

Accepted Answer

A)  audio taping. 
B)  fixed response format . 
C)  the probe. 
D)  the grand tour question. 
A)  audio taping. 
B)  fixed response format . 
C)  the probe. 
D)  the grand tour question.

Question 9

An individual person, organization, setting, group, event, artifact or document selected as part of a qualitative study is referred to as a

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A)  Case. 
B)  Subject 
C)  Sample 
D)  Unit 
A)  Case. 
B)  Subject 
C)  Sample 
D)  Unit

Question 10

Questions that would be more likely found in a quantitative study are

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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 11

A major distinction between participant and non-participant observation is that the non-participant observer

Accepted Answer

A)  can gain sensitive information more easily. 
B)  can remain more emotionally detached in the research setting. 
C)  can more easily conceal his/her role as observer. 
D)  can more easily develop interpersonal relationships. 
A)  can gain sensitive information more easily. 
B)  can remain more emotionally detached in the research setting. 
C)  can more easily conceal his/her role as observer. 
D)  can more easily develop interpersonal relationships.

Question 12

Compare four types of qualitative sampling strategies and provide an example of how each might be used.

Accepted Answer

1. Purposive Sampling: This strategy inv

Question 13

Questions that ask about how a phenomenon occurs 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 14

Explain how the assumptions and methods of quantitative research differ from qualitative research?

Accepted Answer

From the information, observe that the q

Question 15

What are some of the issues raised by those from marginalized communities related to the conduct of research.

Accepted Answer

Some of the issues raised by those from

Question 16

Qualitative researchers believe that values

Accepted Answer

A)  play a role in every study. 
B)  must be identified and acknowledged as part of the research process. 
C)  must be controlled using objective procedures. 
D)  a and b 
E)  b and c 
A)  play a role in every study. 
B)  must be identified and acknowledged as part of the research process. 
C)  must be controlled using objective procedures. 
D)  a and b 
E)  b and c

Question 17

In qualitative research, the point at which data collection is halted because no new information is forthcoming is called

Accepted Answer

A)  Data maximization. 
B)  Data saturation. 
C)  Maximum sampling. 
D)  Data triangulation 
A)  Data maximization. 
B)  Data saturation. 
C)  Maximum sampling. 
D)  Data triangulation

Question 18

Match the sampling strategies below with the 
-Selecting highly successful individuals from families where all other siblings are in prison or living in poverty to determine what factors supported them in avoiding similar circumstances.
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

A major problem associated with observation in qualitative research is the

Aspects of educational research for which qualitative methodology is especially appropriate are

In participant observation, a major disadvantage of letting subjects know the researcher and his/her purpose is that

Which of the data collection strategies is least likely to be used in a qualitative study

The kind of information typically recorded in field notes is

An advantage of participant observation is that the procedure reduces the tendency for

A qualitative researcher who uses snowball sampling selects participants on the basis of

A strategy used in interviewing that helps lead to more detailed responses is

An individual person, organization, setting, group, event, artifact or document selected as part of a qualitative study is referred to as a

Questions that would be more likely found in a quantitative study are

A major distinction between participant and non-participant observation is that the non-participant observer

Compare four types of qualitative sampling strategies and provide an example of how each might be used.

Questions that ask about how a phenomenon occurs are called

Explain how the assumptions and methods of quantitative research differ from qualitative research?

What are some of the issues raised by those from marginalized communities related to the conduct of research.

Qualitative researchers believe that values

In qualitative research, the point at which data collection is halted because no new information is forthcoming is called

Match the sampling strategies below with the -Selecting highly successful individuals from families where all other siblings are in prison or living in poverty to determine what factors supported them in avoiding similar circumstances. 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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Exam 15: Defining and Designing Qualitative Research

A major problem associated with observation in qualitative research is the

Aspects of educational research for which qualitative methodology is especially appropriate are

In participant observation, a major disadvantage of letting subjects know the researcher and his/her purpose is that

Which of the data collection strategies is least likely to be used in a qualitative study

The kind of information typically recorded in field notes is

An advantage of participant observation is that the procedure reduces the tendency for

A qualitative researcher who uses snowball sampling selects participants on the basis of

A strategy used in interviewing that helps lead to more detailed responses is

An individual person, organization, setting, group, event, artifact or document selected as part of a qualitative study is referred to as a

Questions that would be more likely found in a quantitative study are

A major distinction between participant and non-participant observation is that the non-participant observer

Compare four types of qualitative sampling strategies and provide an example of how each might be used.

Questions that ask about how a phenomenon occurs are called

Explain how the assumptions and methods of quantitative research differ from qualitative research?

What are some of the issues raised by those from marginalized communities related to the conduct of research.

Qualitative researchers believe that values

In qualitative research, the point at which data collection is halted because no new information is forthcoming is called

Match the sampling strategies below with the -Selecting highly successful individuals from families where all other siblings are in prison or living in poverty to determine what factors supported them in avoiding similar circumstances. 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

Filters