Deck 4: Qualitative Research

Question 1

The most common form of qualitative data collection is:

A) interviews.
B) observations.
C) ethnography.
D) fieldnotes.

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Interviews are best explained as:

A) an unplanned exchange.
B) forced discussions.
C) a purposeful conversation.
D) an informal conversation.

Answer 2

C

Question 3

Which of the following accurately explains a semistructured interview guide?

A) The wording and order of the questions are determined in advance and do not change from one interview to the next.
B) The wording and order of the questions are determined in advance, and only the wording of the questions can change from one interview to the next.
C) The wording and order of the questions are flexible, spontaneous, and loose so that every interview is different.
D) The wording and order of the questions are determined in advance; however, there is flexibility to change the wording and order of questions from one interview to the next, and fluidity is built into the design.

Answer 3

D

Question 4

Which of the following is not a guideline for asking effective questions?

A) Questions are multifaceted and require participants to respond to more than one issue in the same question.
B) Questions are kept brief and concise.
C) Questions are asked in a neutral manner.
D) Questions are open-ended.

Question 5

Which of the following accurately explains case study methods of qualitative research?

A) Provide an intensive, holistic, and in-depth understanding of a bounded system or one person
B) Develop theories that are grounded in the real world
C) Interpret the stories of participants
D) Explore common and shared experiences about a human experience (core meaning) through lived experiences or an individual's experiences

Question 6

Which of the following accurately explains phenomenological and ethnomethodological methods of qualitative research?

A) Provide an intensive, holistic, and in-depth understanding of a bounded system or one person
B) Develop theories of action, interaction, or process that are grounded in participants' views
C) Interpret the stories of participants
D) Explore common and shared experiences about a human experience (core meaning) through lived experiences or an individual's experiences

Question 7

Which of the following accurately explains narrative strategies of qualitative research?

A) Provide an intensive, holistic, and in-depth understanding of a bounded system or one person
B) Develop theories of action, interaction, or process that are grounded in participants' views
C) Interpret the stories of participants
D) Explore common and shared experiences about a human experience (core meaning) through an individual's lived experiences

Question 8

Which of the following accurately explains clinical strategies of qualitative research?

A) Provide an intensive, holistic, and in-depth understanding of a bounded system or one person
B) Develop theories of an action, interaction, or process that are grounded in participants' views
C) Explore common and shared experiences about a human experience (core meaning) through an individual's lived experiences
D) Are used to help patients

Question 9

Which of the following is the proper way to maintain confidentiality in qualitative work?

A) Use pseudonyms for participants, but use the actual names of places and locations.
B) Use pseudonyms for participants, and change the names of places, locations, and other identifying characteristics.
C) Use the actual names of participants, but change the names of places and locations.
D) Use the actual names of participants, and the actual names of places and locations.

Question 10

Data collection considerations after selecting the methods include all of the following, except:

A) locating and accessing the data site.
B) determining the sampling techniques.
C) summative data analysis.
D) maintaining ethics and confidentiality.

Question 11

Which of the following is a definition of the point of interface for mixed-method processes?

A) Where the qualitative and quantitative data are combined at data collection, data analysis, or interpretation
B) Where the investigator starts with qualitative data collection and then uses quantitative data collection
C) Where the investigator starts with quantitative data collection and then uses qualitative data collection
D) Where the types of data are typically collected at the same time

Question 12

Which of the following is a definition of convergent parallel mixed-methods?

A) Where the investigator starts with qualitative data collection to discover participant views and then uses this information to develop a quantitative phase
B) Where the investigator starts with quantitative data collection and then further investigates a specific area or areas to learn more about it/them using qualitative data collection
C) Where the types of data are typically collected at the same time with similar sample sizes to gain a more complete understanding of a phenomenon
D) Where the point of interface is in the joint interpretation of meaning of both qualitative and quantitative data sources.

Question 13

Which of the following is a definition of exploratory sequential mixed-methods?

A) Where the investigator starts with qualitative data collection to discover participant views and then uses this information to develop a quantitative phase
B) Where the investigator starts with quantitative data collection and then further investigates a specific area or areas to learn more about it/them using qualitative data collection
C) Where the types of data are typically collected at the same time with similar sample sizes to gain a more complete understanding of a phenomenon
D) Where the point of interface is in the joint interpretation of meaning of both qualitative and quantitative data sources.

Question 14

Which of the following is not true about maintaining ethics and confidentiality?

A) There are similar issues with qualitative and quantitative data collection.
B) In order to protect the names of things, places, and people, pseudonyms are often used.
C) A clear understanding of the parameters of confidentially needs to be present.
D) It is ok to discuss one participant's responses with another participant.

Question 15

The researcher assumes that reality is socially constructed and centers on relationships and wholeness. This definition relates to which paradigm?

A) Constructivist
B) Queer theory
C) Marxist
D) Feminist