Question 1

The use of two or more methods of data collection in a research study is known as:

Accepted Answer

Intermethod mixing refers to the use of two or more different methods of data collection in a research study.

Question 2

Which of the following is a component of effective interviewing?

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Using nonverbal behavior to show interest helps build rapport and encourages the interviewee to share more information, making the interview more effective.

Question 3

Every 30 minutes a web cam comes on in a classroom and records for three minutes in order to take a sampling of what is going on in this class. This is called time-interval sampling.

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Time-interval sampling involves recording or observing at specific intervals, such as every 30 minutes, to gather data samples over time.

Question 4

When interviewers say almost the same things to all interviewees, we say that there was:

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Standardization refers to the practice of keeping the interview process consistent across all interviewees to ensure fairness and comparability.

Question 5

Which of the following is a research method?

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Question 6

The methods of data collection used in a research study should be based on the methods that are likely to effectively address the research question, rather than based on the researcher's preference.

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The choice of data collection methods should be aligned with the research objectives and questions to ensure the data gathered is relevant and useful for answering the research question.

Question 7

In an interview:

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In an interview, the interviewee should talk more than the interviewer as the purpose is to gather information from the interviewee.

Question 8

Primary data are original data collected as part of a study.

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Primary data refers to data that is collected firsthand by researchers specifically for the purpose of their study, making it original and unique to that research.

Question 9

A focus group is a good way to get data from a group of participants, although a frequent problem is that the participants will discuss off-task issues and will never get to the topics the researcher wishes for them to discuss.

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Question 10

In qualitative interviews, the interviewer:

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In qualitative interviews, establishing trust and rapport is crucial to encourage open and honest communication.

Question 11

If a researcher asks a question during an interview and does not understand the answer, he or she is likely to ask a question from a prepared list. The follow-up question is called a paradigm question.

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A follow-up question in an interview that seeks clarification is typically called a probing question, not a paradigm question.

Question 12

One of the cardinal rules of educational research is:

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Provide multiple sources of evidence helps to ensure the validity and reliability of the research findings.

Question 13

Which of the following is an example of intramethod mixing?

Accepted Answer

Intramethod mixing involves using different methods within the same methodological approach. In option D, both counting frequencies and rating positivity are quantitative methods applied to the same data source (videotapes), thus representing intramethod mixing.

Question 14

Which of the following is an example of a commonly used interview probe?

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Question 15

In interviews, the purpose of using a probe is to:

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Probes are used in interviews to elicit more detailed and in-depth responses, improving the understanding of the interviewee's perspective.

Question 16

Because interviews are a great deal like conversations, little training is required before conducting the interview.

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Interviews require specific skills and techniques to effectively gather information, which often necessitates training beyond casual conversation skills.

Question 17

"Rule out alternative explanations" is:

Accepted Answer

"Rule out alternative explanations" is a cardinal rule of educational research, ensuring that the results are valid and not due to other factors.

Question 18

The idea that you should mix methods in a way that provides complementary strengths and nonoverlapping weaknesses is known as the fundamental principle of mixed research.

Accepted Answer

The fundamental principle of mixed research suggests combining qualitative and quantitative methods to leverage their strengths and offset their weaknesses, providing a more comprehensive understanding of research problems.

Question 19

A key difference between qualitative and quantitative interview questions is that quantitative questions tend to be closed-ended and qualitative tend to be open-ended.

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Quantitative questions often seek specific, measurable data and are closed-ended, while qualitative questions explore deeper insights and are open-ended.

Question 20

In qualitative interviewers, interviewers do not:

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Qualitative interviewers aim to gather information without influencing the interviewee's responses, so they avoid providing evaluative feedback.

Quiz 9: Methods of Data Collection