Question 1

The goal of qualitative analysis is to understand the ways that people find meaning in their experiences and to develop themes and theories that explain phenomena.

Accepted Answer

Qualitative analysis focuses on understanding human experiences and the meanings people attach to them, often resulting in the development of themes and theories.

Question 2

There are two primary modes of reasoning: deduction and induction.

Accepted Answer

Deduction and induction are the two main types of reasoning used to draw conclusions, with deduction deriving specifics from general principles and induction generalizing from specific instances.

Question 3

What is the process in which qualitative data are collected and analyzed simultaneously, rather than waiting until all data have been gathered?&#10;A) Content analysis&#10;B) Constant comparison&#10;C) Discourse analysis&#10;D) Narrative

Accepted Answer

Constant comparison is a method used in qualitative research where data collection and analysis occur simultaneously, allowing for ongoing refinement of themes and categories.

Question 4

Which process of qualitative data analysis uses the tools of linguistics to analyze the written, spoken, or nonverbal language used by participants?&#10;A) Narrative analysis&#10;B) Discourse analysis&#10;C) Meta-analysis&#10;D) Mixed methods analysis

Accepted Answer

Discourse analysis is the process that uses linguistic tools to analyze written, spoken, or nonverbal language used by participants.

Question 5

Grouping codes into a limited number of categories is known as what?&#10;A) Pattern coding&#10;B) A priori coding&#10;C) Emergent coding&#10;D) Focused coding

Accepted Answer

Grouping codes into a limited number of categories is known as pattern coding.

Deck 32: Qualitative Analysis