Deck 15: Handling Qualitative Findings

Question 1

Which of the following is not a step in handling qualitative data?

A) Data collection
B) Data analysis
C) Designing a discussion guide
D) Presentation

Answer 1

Designing a discussion guide

Question 2

Which of the following is true of presentation of qualitative data?

A) A good qualitative research report should be truthful and insightful
B) Qualitative research reports should contain descriptions only without mention of theory.
C) The goal of the research report is to list only practical applications of the research.
D) The researcher alone prepares the final qualitative research report.

Answer 2

A good qualitative research report should be truthful and insightful

Question 3

Handling qualitative data does not involve presentation.

Answer 3

False

Question 4

The goal of the research report is a narrative account that describes the study and its results, draws theoretical insights and some practical applications.

Question 5

Qualitative research is used because it is good at telling inside stories from the participants' perspectives, providing rich details and descriptions that place the results in their everyday human context and setting.