Question 1

Gloria is studying adjustment to parental divorce. During an interview, she asks each of her participants to focus specifically on the moment they learned that their parents were divorcing. Gloria is using:
A) triangulation.
B) critical incident technique.
C) reflexivity.
D) a phenomenological approach.

Accepted Answer

The critical incident technique involves focusing on specific significant events or moments to gather detailed insights, which is what Gloria is doing by asking participants to focus on the moment they learned about their parents' divorce.

Question 2

Which of the following is a subtle way that researchers can influence an interview?
A) asking leading questions
B) having a personal agenda
C) researcher's attire
D) angling for professional gain

Accepted Answer

Researcher's attire can subtly influence an interview by conveying a certain level of authority or professionalism, which can affect the way participants respond to questions.

Question 3

A(n) _____ case study is used when a researcher has a direct interest in a particular unique case, whereas a(n) _____ case study compares multiple cases.
A) collective; descriptive
B) descriptive; exploratory
C) exploratory; intrinsic
D) intrinsic; collective

Accepted Answer

An intrinsic case study is conducted because a researcher wants to gain a deeper understanding of a specific, unique case, while a collective case study involves the study of multiple cases to investigate a phenomenon, situation, or condition.

Question 4

Cristina has been conducting a case study with a patient at a local hospital suffering from Alzheimer's disease. She wants to gain more information about how the patient and his family are affected by Alzheimer's and how the medical treatments affect the patient's day-to-day functioning. Cristina is conducting which kind of case study?
A) descriptive
B) explanatory
C) exploratory
D) intrinsic

Accepted Answer

Cristina is conducting a descriptive case study as she is focusing on detailing the effects of Alzheimer's on the patient and his family, as well as the impact of medical treatments on daily functioning.

Question 5

Isaac has developed a research question regarding the impact of environmental conscientiousness and daily behaviors. Isaac plans to engage in interviews to address this question. Which of the following is NOT a typical component of an interview procedure?
A) state the purpose of the interview
B) use a focus group
C) identify potential participants to be interviewed
D) determine questions to be asked

Accepted Answer

Using a focus group is not a typical component of an interview procedure. Focus groups are a separate qualitative research method used to gather data through group interaction on a topic, rather than the one-on-one interaction typical of interviews.

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a good interviewer?
A) tolerant
B) attentive
C) impatient
D) sensitive

Accepted Answer

Impatience is not a characteristic of a good interviewer. A good interviewer should be patient, allowing the interviewee time to think and respond to questions thoroughly.

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a type of case study?
A) descriptive
B) intrinsic
C) focus group
D) explanatory

Accepted Answer

Focus group is not a type of case study; it is a qualitative research method used to gather data from a group of people about their perceptions, opinions, beliefs, and attitudes towards a product, service, concept, advertisement, idea, or packaging.

Question 8

Adrian wants to ensure that his interviewees provide accurate and valid responses and are not affected by interviewee fatigue. Adrian plans to have interviews be no longer than:
A) 10 minutes.
B) 30 minutes.
C) 60 minutes.
D) 120 minutes.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Adrian wants to ensure that his interviewees...

Question 9

An instrumental case study is designed to:
A) compare multiple case studies.
B) serve a specific purpose.
C) provide an explanation as to why an intervention produced a certain outcome.
D) seek information about how an intervention operates in the real world.

Accepted Answer

Instrumental case studies are conducted with the intention of serving a specific purpose or to provide insight into a particular issue, rather than to generalize findings to a broader population.

Question 10

Which of the following is a blatant way that researchers can influence an interview?
A) demographic characteristics (e.g., age, gender, race)
B) physical attractiveness
C) attire
D) leading questions

Accepted Answer

Leading questions are a direct method by which researchers can influence responses in an interview. These types of questions suggest a particular answer or contain the information the interviewer is looking to confirm, thereby guiding the interviewee's response in a specific direction.

Question 11

When conducting an interview, researchers need to do each of the following, EXCEPT:
A) identify potential participants.
B) randomly assign participants to conditions.
C) determine the questions to be asked.
D) establish a question order.

Accepted Answer

Randomly assigning participants to conditions is a procedure associated with experimental designs, not typically a part of the interview process. Interviews focus on gathering information through questions, not manipulating or assigning conditions.

Question 12

Good interviews include:
A) long questions that provoke short answers.
B) rhetorical questions.
C) preconceived notions by the interviewer to guide conversation.
D) short questions that provoke long answers.

Accepted Answer

Good interviews often involve short questions that encourage the interviewee to provide detailed, expansive answers, facilitating a deeper understanding and more engaging conversation.

Question 13

Allison is conducting an interview where she is planning on "winging it" by making up questions as the topics present themselves. Ashley, on the other hand, has a set list of questions and a prepared order of presentation that she intends to use. Allison is using a(n) _____ interview and Ashley is using a(n) _____ interview.
A) unstructured; semistructured
B) structured; unstructured
C) semistructured; unstructured
D) unstructured; structured

Accepted Answer

Allison is using an unstructured interview approach by improvising questions, while Ashley is using a structured interview approach with a predetermined set of questions and order.

Question 14

A(n) _____ is a protocol that includes the questions a researcher plans to ask and the anticipated order of question presentation.
A) interview schedule
B) case study
C) critical incident technique
D) conversation analysis

Accepted Answer

An interview schedule is a protocol that outlines the questions a researcher intends to ask during an interview, including the sequence in which these questions are to be presented.

Question 15

A critical incident technique is when researchers:
A) purposefully have the interviewee focus on a key event or specific behavior.
B) develop a theory by exploring a topic using information provided from the participant's direct experiences.
C) test preconceptions and previously established theories with collected data.
D) use multiple techniques to assess the same information.

Accepted Answer

The critical incident technique involves having the interviewee focus on a key event or specific behavior to gather detailed and specific information about it.

Question 16

There was a recent robbery at the local bank. Lucia is a detective with the police department and is interviewing several bank personnel regarding the event. Lucia has the bank personnel focus specifically on the robbery and only asks questions relevant to the robbery. Lucia is using which interview technique?
A) open-ended
B) semistructured
C) critical incident
D) unstructured

Accepted Answer

The critical incident technique involves focusing on specific events or incidents, in this case, the robbery, and asking questions that are directly relevant to those events.

Question 17

Which of the following is a characteristic of a good interviewer?
A) disorganized
B) knowledgeable
C) nervous
D) ill-prepared

Accepted Answer

A good interviewer should be knowledgeable about the position, the company, and the industry to effectively assess candidates' qualifications and fit for the role.

Question 18

A(n) _____ case study seeks to outline the potential outcomes of an intervention.
A) descriptive
B) intrinsic
C) explanatory
D) exploratory

Accepted Answer

An exploratory case study is designed to explore areas that are not well-defined or understood, often used to identify research questions or procedures for large-scale research. It can outline potential outcomes of an intervention when the intervention's effects are not yet clear.

Question 19

In the context of a qualitative interview, leading questions can be helpful in that they allow the researcher to:
A) bias results.
B) fact-check.
C) intimidate the participant.
D) triangulate.

Accepted Answer

Leading questions are generally discouraged in qualitative interviews because they can bias results. However, they can be useful for fact-checking by prompting participants to confirm or clarify previously mentioned information.

Question 20

A quantitative researcher would be most likely to use _____ interviews, whereas a qualitative researcher would be more likely to use _____ interviews.
A) unstructured; semistructured
B) structured; semistructured
C) semistructured; unstructured
D) unstructured; structured

Accepted Answer

Quantitative research often relies on structured interviews to collect measurable data, while qualitative research typically uses semistructured interviews to explore participant perspectives and experiences in more depth.

Quiz 5: Qualitative Research: Getting Into the Mind of a Serial Killer

Gloria is studying adjustment to parental divorce. During an interview, she asks each of her participants to focus specifically on the moment they learned that their parents were divorcing. Gloria is using:

Which of the following is a subtle way that researchers can influence an interview?

A(n) _ case study is used when a researcher has a direct interest in a particular unique case, whereas a(n) _ case study compares multiple cases.

Isaac has developed a research question regarding the impact of environmental conscientiousness and daily behaviors. Isaac plans to engage in interviews to address this question. Which of the following is NOT a typical component of an interview procedure?

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a good interviewer?

Which of the following is NOT a type of case study?

Adrian wants to ensure that his interviewees provide accurate and valid responses and are not affected by interviewee fatigue. Adrian plans to have interviews be no longer than:

An instrumental case study is designed to:

Which of the following is a blatant way that researchers can influence an interview?

When conducting an interview, researchers need to do each of the following, EXCEPT:

Good interviews include:

A(n) _____ is a protocol that includes the questions a researcher plans to ask and the anticipated order of question presentation.

A critical incident technique is when researchers:

Which of the following is a characteristic of a good interviewer?

A(n) _____ case study seeks to outline the potential outcomes of an intervention.

In the context of a qualitative interview, leading questions can be helpful in that they allow the researcher to:

A quantitative researcher would be most likely to use _ interviews, whereas a qualitative researcher would be more likely to use _ interviews.