Question 1

Which of the following is not true about MAXQDA?
A) MAXQDA is little less complicated to learn than NVivo.
B) MAXQDA interface comprises of six windows.
C) MAXQDA has a coding schema.
D) MAXQDA is flexible and easier to use program.

Accepted Answer

MAXQDA's interface is designed to be user-friendly and does not specifically comprise of six windows; instead, it features a flexible workspace that can be customized according to the user's preferences, including various windows and panels for coding, document organization, and data analysis.

Question 2

The tallying of a small sample of total number of replies to a particular question in order to construct coding categories is known as:
A) code building
B) test tabulation
C) cross tabulation
D) recoding.

Accepted Answer

Test tabulation involves tallying a small sample of responses to develop coding categories for data analysis.

Question 3

Which of the following is not a good example of qualitative data source?
A) focus group
B) interviews
C) survey
D) text from local news stories about a particular issue over a period of time

Accepted Answer

Surveys are generally considered a quantitative data source, as they involve collecting numerical data from a large sample of respondents. Qualitative data sources include methods like focus groups and interviews, which involve collecting descriptive data and narratives from a smaller sample of participants. Text from local news stories can also be a qualitative data source, as it involves analyzing language and meanings in a non-numerical format.

Question 4

Which of the following is not true about NVivo?
A) NVivo is less complicated to learn than MAXQDA.
B) NVivo is more flexible in handling data.
C) NVivo produces more specialised output.
D) NVivo is very easy to use to find similar words.

Accepted Answer

The statement that NVivo is less complicated to learn than MAXQDA is not necessarily true for everyone. Different researchers may have varying experiences and perceptions of the ease or difficulty of learning and using these software programs.

Question 5

All of the following are reasons we might choose a qualitative research method, except:
A) to develop theory.
B) to uncover possible reasons for a phenomenon.
C) to learn the triggers for an event to occur.
D) to learn the strength of a relationship.

Accepted Answer

Qualitative research methods are not typically used to determine the strength of a relationship between variables. They are more appropriate for exploring deeper, subjective experiences and understanding social processes. A quantitative research method would be better suited for determining the strength of a relationship.

Question 6

Which of the following is about physically handling the text such as using eyeballing?
A) unmarked text
B) pawing.
C) metaphors.
D) transitions.

Accepted Answer

Pawing refers to physically handling the text, which includes methods such as underlining, highlighting, taking notes, and using eyeballing. The other options (unmarked text, metaphors, and transitions) do not relate to physically handling the text.

Question 7

When coding qualitative data, a researcher may come across terms used by the respondent that have a particular meaning and significance to the setting. This is known as a(n):
A) indigenous category.
B) connector.
C) emergent code.
D) a priori code.

Accepted Answer

Indigenous categories refer to terms or concepts that are particular to the culture or setting being studied and may not be immediately apparent to an outsider. These categories emerge from the data and are often important for understanding the context and meanings of the data. Choices B, C, and D are not the most accurate choices for the given scenario.

Question 8

Which of the following is not a classification of coding strategy?
A) Word repetitions
B) Compare and contrast
C) Social science queries
D) NVivo

Accepted Answer

NVivo is not a classification of coding strategy, it is actually a software program used for qualitative data analysis. A, B, and C are all coding strategies commonly used in qualitative research.

Question 9

Which of the following codes appear in the process of reading ad examining the data codes created before data have been gathered and examined, usually drawn from existing theory and current knowledge of the research domain?
A) A priori codes
B) Emergent codes
C) Demand codes
D) Indigenous codes

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following codes appear in...

Question 10

Data cleaning occurs at which stage of the data analysis process?
A) Data editing
B) Data coding
C) Data entry
D) Data analysis

Accepted Answer

The answer of Data cleaning occurs at which stage of...

Question 11

Which of the following statement is not true about qualitative research?
A) Qualitative data may be subjective in part, but analysis of such data should not be.
B) Qualitative method is used to investigate strength of relationship between two or more variables.
C) In a qualitative study, coding has a role of organising and sorting data.
D) Qualitative method is used to investigate reason for something.

Accepted Answer

Qualitative research is not used to investigate the strength of relationship between variables. Instead, it focuses on understanding the complexity and meaning behind a phenomenon or experience.

Question 12

Which of the following is a cloud based service that permits the user to quickly see graphic representations of raw data and make transformations and recodes?
A) Trifecta wrangler
B) Tableau prep
C) Python
D) R statistic

Accepted Answer

Trifecta Wrangler is a cloud-based service designed to quickly visualize raw data and make transformations and recodes. Tableau Prep is also a similar tool but it is not cloud-based. Python and R statistics are programming languages used for statistical analysis, but they do not offer the quick visualizations and data transformations that Trifecta Wrangler does.

Question 13

Which of the following is a data-visualisation package and dashboard tool that integrates well with many different online services and data types?
A) Microsoft Power
B) Micro Strategy
C) Qlik Sense
D) Python

Accepted Answer

Qlik Sense is a data-visualisation package and dashboard tool that is known for its ability to integrate well with many different online services and data types. Microsoft Power and MicroStrategy are also data-visualization packages, but they do not have the same level of integration capabilities as Qlik Sense. Python is a programming language that can be used for data visualization, but it is not a package or tool specifically designed for this purpose.

Question 14

Which of the following coding strategy alert to the possibility of the new idea contained in the pieces of text that have already been coded?
A) Memos and codes
B) Constant comparison
C) Key-words-in-context
D) Connectors

Accepted Answer

Constant comparison is a coding strategy that involves comparing newly coded data with previously coded data to identify patterns and potential new themes. This process alerts researchers to any new ideas or themes that emerge from the data that may have been missed in initial coding.

Question 15

In test tabulation, what is the typical percentage of responses from completed questionnaires that a researcher will use to create coding categories?
A) 10 per cent
B) 20 per cent
C) 30 per cent
D) 40 per cent

Accepted Answer

Typically, researchers use about 20 per cent of responses from completed questionnaires to create coding categories. This sample size is considered sufficient to capture the majority of response variations without being overly burdensome.

Question 16

The process of using a computer to convert original codes used for raw data into codes that are suitable for analysis is known as:
A) field.
B) recording.
C) recoding.
D) coding.

Accepted Answer

Recoding is the process of converting original codes used for raw data into new codes that are more suitable for analysis. This is often done to simplify or group data into categories that are more meaningful for the specific analysis being conducted.

Question 17

Codes that are established before examining the data are known as:
A) A priori codes
B) Emergent codes
C) Demand codes
D) Indigenous codes

Accepted Answer

Codes that are established before examining the data are known as a priori codes. These codes are developed based on a pre-existing theory or framework and are used to guide the analysis process.

Question 18

When the researcher coding qualitative data is looking for causal or logical links between terms, they are using a coding strategy known as:
A) constant comparison.
B) transitions.
C) connectors.
D) pawing.

Accepted Answer

Connectors are used in qualitative data coding to identify and establish causal or logical links between different terms, concepts, or categories within the data. This strategy helps in understanding the relationships and patterns that emerge from the data.

Question 19

If a seven-point scale for variable 1 (VAR1) is to be recoded, which of the following programming statement might be used to subtract the original code from score 8?
A) VAR7 = 8 - VAR1
B) NEWVAR1 = 8 - VAR7
C) NEWVAR8 = 8 - VAR7
D) NEWVAR1 = 8 - VAR1

Accepted Answer

The statement "NEWVAR1 = 8 - VAR1" subtracts the original code of VAR1 from 8 and assigns the result to a new variable NEWVAR1. This would result in a recoded scale with a range of 1 to 8, with higher scores indicating more of the variable being measured. Choice A subtracts VAR1 from 8 and assigns the result to a new variable VAR7, which does not result in a recoded scale. Choices B and C are incorrect because they reference an imaginary variable VAR7 that is not specified in the prompt.

Question 20

Which of the following is not conducted or developed before the survey?
A) Pre-test
B) Code-book
C) Design for logical consistency
D) Screening

Accepted Answer

A pre-test, code-book, and design for logical consistency are all typically conducted or developed before the survey. Screening is a step that occurs during the survey itself to ensure that participants meet certain criteria necessary for the study.

Quiz 11: Data Preparation

Which of the following is not true about MAXQDA?

The tallying of a small sample of total number of replies to a particular question in order to construct coding categories is known as:

Which of the following is not a good example of qualitative data source?

Which of the following is not true about NVivo?

All of the following are reasons we might choose a qualitative research method, except:

Which of the following is about physically handling the text such as using eyeballing?

When coding qualitative data, a researcher may come across terms used by the respondent that have a particular meaning and significance to the setting. This is known as a(n) :

Which of the following is not a classification of coding strategy?

Which of the following codes appear in the process of reading ad examining the data codes created before data have been gathered and examined, usually drawn from existing theory and current knowledge of the research domain?

Data cleaning occurs at which stage of the data analysis process?

Which of the following statement is not true about qualitative research?

Which of the following is a cloud based service that permits the user to quickly see graphic representations of raw data and make transformations and recodes?

Which of the following is a data-visualisation package and dashboard tool that integrates well with many different online services and data types?

Which of the following coding strategy alert to the possibility of the new idea contained in the pieces of text that have already been coded?

In test tabulation, what is the typical percentage of responses from completed questionnaires that a researcher will use to create coding categories?

The process of using a computer to convert original codes used for raw data into codes that are suitable for analysis is known as:

Codes that are established before examining the data are known as:

When the researcher coding qualitative data is looking for causal or logical links between terms, they are using a coding strategy known as:

If a seven-point scale for variable 1 (VAR1) is to be recoded, which of the following programming statement might be used to subtract the original code from score 8?

Which of the following is not conducted or developed before the survey?