Question 1

Naturalism and direct involvement mean that field research is ________ than quantitative research.

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A)  less structured 
B)  more structured 
C)  less meaningful 
D)  more rigid 
E)  less flexible

Question 2

In conducting the field research components of her ethnographic study of a small religious group,Bethany Bennett sat in when members assembled for weekly meetings at elders homes,but did not engage in nightly prayer sessions.Which of the following best describes Bethany?

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A)  Complete observer 
B)  Complete participant 
C)  Semi-observer 
D)  Semi-participant 
E)  Semi-immersed

Question 3

Define the following terms
-attitude of strangeness

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Question 4

Define the following terms
-field site

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Question 5

The field researcher should

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A)  not expect personal stress or psychological discomfort, but plan for a relaxing and totally enjoyable experience. 
B)  disguise or obscure the names of those being studied and keep information confidential or even write them in code. 
C)  never use personal connections or friendships to gain entry into a field setting. 
D)  resolve all ethical dilemmas, problems, and issues before entering the field. 
E)  avoid the "learner" or "incompetent" social role, but instead appear to be in command at all times and be the expert on the scene.

Question 6

Field researchers often use nonprobability samples,which means that they may take a smaller,selective set of observations from all possible observations.Identify and briefly describe four different types of units a field researcher might sample.

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Question 7

Describe the criteria by which qualitative studies can be assessed that generally correspond to the quantitative concerns of validity,generalizability,reliability,and objectivity.How can the qualitative researcher be sure that each of these criteria is met in his or her research project?

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Question 8

When observing in the field observation,Sally Ann helped the daycare teachers clean up at the end of the day.She also answered the telephone when everyone else was busy.This illustrates

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A)  "cooling out" the gatekeepers. 
B)  the use of small favours. 
C)  appearances of interest. 
D)  managing conflicts in the field. 
E)  cultivating social relations.

Question 9

Define the following terms
-go native

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Question 10

Which one of Lincoln and Guba's (1985)criteria is most closely associated with the quantitative idea of reliability?

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A)  Confirmability 
B)  Credibility 
C)  Validity 
D)  Dependability 
E)  Transferability

Question 11

Define the following terms
-gatekeeper

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Question 12

Briefly describe the main features of "participatory action research" (PAR).What one major feature distinguishes this approach from all other quantitative and qualitative approaches?

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Question 13

When it comes to adopting a role in the field research setting,what three questions should the researcher ask him or herself? Briefly describe each issue.

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Question 14

When does "guilty knowledge" occur?

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A)  A researcher becomes overinvolved in the field setting and loses objectivity or the role of researcher becomes a complete participant 
B)  The researcher selects a smaller set of observations based on time or activity in order to further develop theory and test developing hypotheses 
C)  Members tell the researcher untruths to purposely mislead or give a false view 
D)  A researcher learns about secret, illicit, or illegal activities during the course of conducting field research 
E)  A person with formal or informal authority controls access to the field setting

Question 15

Define the following terms
-member-checking

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Question 16

Define the following terms
-normalize social research

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Question 17

A field researcher's jotted notes should

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A)  only include key words or short phrases to stir the memory. 
B)  be written inconspicuously, especially for covert observation. 
C)  never be a complete substitute for field notes. 
D)  be written in a small notebook, the back of a pamphlet, or even on a napkin if necessary. 
E)  all of the above.

Question 18

Dren Derob's field notes containing his observations of behaviour in a university computer lab contained the following observation: "Sandy appears very self-conscious of herself today ...she seems a little out of place ...I think she's nervous about something." What type of field note does this kind of observation refer to?

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A)  Direct observation note 
B)  Researcher inference note 
C)  Jotted note 
D)  Analytic note 
E)  Personal note

Question 19

Which of the following statements best describes the art and logic of field research?

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A)  It is easily replicated. 
B)  It is the most expensive data collection technique. 
C)  It produces generalizable laws about human behaviour. 
D)  It is usually conducted by a researcher alone or in a small team. 
E)  It involves looking at a setting from a single point of view or perspective.

Question 20

Define the following terms
-analytical memos

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Exam 13: Field Research

Naturalism and direct involvement mean that field research is ________ than quantitative research.

In conducting the field research components of her ethnographic study of a small religious group,Bethany Bennett sat in when members assembled for weekly meetings at elders homes,but did not engage in nightly prayer sessions.Which of the following best describes Bethany?

Define the following terms -attitude of strangeness

Define the following terms -field site

The field researcher should

Field researchers often use nonprobability samples,which means that they may take a smaller,selective set of observations from all possible observations.Identify and briefly describe four different types of units a field researcher might sample.

Describe the criteria by which qualitative studies can be assessed that generally correspond to the quantitative concerns of validity,generalizability,reliability,and objectivity.How can the qualitative researcher be sure that each of these criteria is met in his or her research project?

When observing in the field observation,Sally Ann helped the daycare teachers clean up at the end of the day.She also answered the telephone when everyone else was busy.This illustrates

Define the following terms -go native

Which one of Lincoln and Guba's (1985) criteria is most closely associated with the quantitative idea of reliability?

Define the following terms -gatekeeper

Briefly describe the main features of "participatory action research" (PAR).What one major feature distinguishes this approach from all other quantitative and qualitative approaches?

When it comes to adopting a role in the field research setting,what three questions should the researcher ask him or herself? Briefly describe each issue.

When does "guilty knowledge" occur?

Define the following terms -member-checking

Define the following terms -normalize social research

A field researcher's jotted notes should

Which of the following statements best describes the art and logic of field research?

Define the following terms -analytical memos