Deck 10: Qualitative Methods

Question 1

Indirect observations collected after the event are often known as:

A) secondary data.
B) mechanical observation.
C) disguised observation.
D) selection bias.

Answer 1

A

Question 2

__________________ is/are the study of human experiences and interpretations of an occurrence within a population.

A) Behavioral observation
B) Secondary data
C) Phenomenology
D) Ethnography

Answer 2

C

Question 3

Unlike a case study, phenomenology explores an event or situation within a study:

A) focus group.
B) population.
C) content analysis.
D) transcript.

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Which of the following is not an example of a qualitative software program discussed in the text?

A) Coding Analysis Toolkit (CAT)
B) Java Script Analysis 2.0
C) Compendium
D) NVivo

Question 5

Qualitative research studies explore unstructured evidence and data.

Question 6

By obtaining qualitative data, the investigator gains generalizability.

Question 7

In qualitative research, the researcher gains detail but loses generalizability.

Question 8

Qualitative data are most successfully collected by using large sample sizes to produce optimal results.

Question 9

In qualitative research, validity is based on obtaining impressions, patterns, or trends of the experience or topic under investigation.

Question 10

Data saturation does not increase the validity of research.

Question 11

When conducting focus groups, it is not appropriate for a facilitator and a moderator to be in the room because all participants have something in common and can discuss the research topic themselves.

Question 12

Contrived observations are made in a natural setting.

Question 13

Human observation involves collecting data (e.g., field notes and checklists), whereas mechanical observation uses audio and/or video recorders to collect data.

Question 14

The results from case studies are considered generalizable.

Question 15

Qualitative research needs no approval from the IRB, whereas quantitative research must be approved by the IRB prior to conducting any study.

Question 16

The best way to remember the difference between qualitative and quantitative data is that qualitative data focus mostly on _____________, while quantitative data focus mostly on _____________.

Question 17

Case studies focus on the ______________ unit, rather than the whole ________________.

Question 18

Match the following terms with their definitions.
-To what degree, do the interview questions match the concepts and operational definitions in the research?

A) Construct validity
B) Content validity
C) Face validity

Question 19

Match the following terms with their definitions.
-Does the research method match what is expected to be measured?

A) Construct validity
B) Content validity
C) Face validity

Question 20

Match the following terms with their definitions.
-Does the research method selected show that common sense was used?

A) Construct validity
B) Content validity
C) Face validity

Question 21

Match the following terms with their definitions.
-Structured interviews Involve asking an agreed-upon set of questions, which are generally formulated around findings from a literature review

A) Structured interviews
B) Unstructured interviews
C) Focus group

Question 22

Match the following terms with their definitions.
-Unstructured interviews Researchers have guidelines rather than a set of questions, giving them the ability to feel out the conversation and ask questions accordingly

A) Structured interviews
B) Unstructured interviews
C) Focus group

Question 23

Match the following terms with their definitions.
-Focus group Best defined as a group interview, with a predetermined set of questions, but also offers leeway to explore comments

A) Structured interviews
B) Unstructured interviews
C) Focus group

Question 24

Give three examples of qualitative data.

Question 25

Give three advantages of using a qualitative research design.

Question 26

Practicing your interviewing skills is essential for the public health professional. Give at least two tips for interviewing described in the text.