Deck 25: Qualitative Data Analysis

Question 1

Qualitative analysis is iterative, in that there is an interplay between collection and analysis of data.

Answer 1

True

Question 2

According to Ryan and Bernard (2003), when searching for themes we should look for what? Please select all that apply.

A) Metaphors and analogies
B) Transitions
C) Correlations
D) Linguistic connectors

Answer 2

A,B,D

Question 3

Which of the following does not describe a theme?

A) A category identified by the analyst through his/her data
B) A statistically significant discovery
C) Relates to the analysts' research focus
D) Provides the researcher with the basis of a theoretical understanding of his or her data to make a contribution to the literature

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Which two authors developed Grounded Theory?

A) Atkinson and Hammersley
B) Potter and Weatherall
C) Glaser and Strauss
D) Bryman and Bell

Question 5

There is considerable controversy about what grounded theory is and what it entails.

Question 6

Which of the following is not considered a tool of grounded theory?

A) Theoretical sampling
B) Interpretive repertoires
C) Theoretical saturation
D) Constant comparison

Question 7

What are the outcomes of grounded theory? Please select all that apply.

A) Concepts
B) Categories
C) Hypotheses
D) Principles

Question 8

Memos are notes that researchers might write for themselves or those with whom they work concerning elements of grounded theory such as coding or concepts.

Question 9

Which of the following are not part of the classic grounded theory sequence of analysis?

A) Open coding
B) Axial coding
C) Indexical coding
D) Themes

Question 10

Which of the following are legitimate criticisms of grounded theory? Please select all that apply.

A) Theory-neutral observations are not feasible
B) It is time-consuming
C) It is doubtful it results in the creation of theory
D) It lacks rigour and integrity

Question 11

Which of the following is not a step or consideration in coding?

A) Code as soon as possible
B) Read through your initial set of transcripts, field notes and documents
C) Review your codes
D) Collect as much data as you possibly can

Question 12

Which of the following are legitimate criticisms of coding? Please select all that apply.

A) Losing the context of what is said
B) Not as reliable as quantitative analysis
C) It results in the fragmentation of data
D) It is impossible to prove the veracity of the analysis

Question 13

Which of the following is not a level of coding?

A) First order coding
B) Deeper awareness of the content
C) Complete analytical induction
D) Concern with broad analytical themes

Question 14

Meta-ethnography is a method used to achieve interpretative synthesis of qualitative research and other secondary sources.

Question 15

Unlike positivists, interpretative researchers are not concerned with developing an exhaustive list of studies that might be included in a review for a meta-ethnographical study.