Question 1

In qualitative research analysis strategies rely on:
A) The reduction of constructs to specific operational measures
B) Context sensitivity
C) The importance of generalization to populations
D) An a priori hypotheses

Accepted Answer

Qualitative research emphasizes understanding phenomena within their context, making context sensitivity crucial.

Question 2

Tish is conducting a quantitative research study. She collects her data from talking with her participants in their homes, schools, and workplaces. What type of qualitative study does it appear that Tish is conducting?
A) An intrinsic case study.
B) An instrumental case study.
C) A narrative inquiry study.
D) A within case analysis

Accepted Answer

D

Question 3

List and define Patton's (2002) 12 major characteristics of qualitative research.

Accepted Answer

Patton's (2002) 12 major characteristics of qualitative research are as follows:

1. Natural setting: Qualitative research takes place in the natural environment of the participants, allowing for a deeper understanding of their experiences.

2. Researcher as instrument: The researcher's own experiences, biases, and perspectives are acknowledged and may influence the research process and findings.

3. Inductive data analysis: Qualitative research involves the iterative process of collecting and analyzing data to develop theories and concepts from the ground up.

4. Holistic perspective: Qualitative research seeks to understand the complexity and interconnectedness of social phenomena, rather than isolating variables.

5. Participant perspectives: The perspectives and experiences of the participants are central to qualitative research, and their voices are often emphasized through direct quotes and narratives.

6. Emergent design: Qualitative research often involves flexible and evolving research designs that adapt to new insights and findings as the study progresses.

7. Reflexivity: Researchers engage in ongoing reflection and critical self-awareness to understand how their own perspectives and biases may influence the research process.

8. Context sensitivity: Qualitative research attends to the specific social, cultural, and historical contexts that shape the experiences and meanings of the participants.

9. Subjective interpretation: Qualitative research acknowledges that knowledge is constructed through the interpretations and meanings that individuals assign to their experiences.

10. Rich, detailed data: Qualitative research often involves in-depth interviews, observations, and document analysis to generate rich, detailed data that capture the complexity of social phenomena.

11. Longitudinal perspective: Qualitative research may involve studying phenomena over time to understand how they evolve and change.

12. Ethnographic immersion: In some cases, qualitative research involves immersive, long-term engagement in a particular social setting to understand the culture and context in depth.

These characteristics collectively distinguish qualitative research from quantitative approaches, emphasizing the importance of context, interpretation, and the subjective experiences of participants.

Question 4

Compare and contrast the two major approaches to qualitative research discussed in this chapter: narrative inquiry and case study research.

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Question 5

Which of the following is characteristic of qualitative research?
A) Use of inferential statistics
B) Random sampling
C) Random assignment to groups
D) Emergent design flexibility

Accepted Answer

Qualitative research often involves an emergent design, which means that the research design can evolve as the study progresses, allowing for flexibility in exploring the research topic.

Question 6

Betsy is conducting a case study on inner city students in a specific magnet school. She is analyzing her data by examining certain variables in all of the participants in the case study. This is known as:
A) Report writing
B) Within-case analysis
C) An intrinsic case study
D) Cross-case analysis

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Question 7

Define and explain how to conduct case study research.

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Question 8

In George's narrative inquiry study, he is concerned about how his participants feel about having participated in his research. George's concern is characterized as:
A) Fidelity to the relationship
B) Legal ethics
C) Relational ethics
D) Theoretical ethics

Accepted Answer

Relational ethics focuses on the relationship between the researcher and participants, including how participants feel about their involvement in the research.

Question 9

Qualitative research is characterized by:
A) Naturalistic inquiry
B) Laboratory experiments
C) Use of standardized tests
D) A priori hypotheses

Accepted Answer

Qualitative research is characterized by naturalistic inquiry, focusing on understanding phenomena in their natural settings.

Question 10

Another name for reliving stories is:
A) Restorying
B) Co-composing
C) Shared narratives
D) Being alongside participants

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Question 11

In qualitative research, data collection and strategies rely on:
A) Statistical analysis
B) Focusing on dynamic systems
C) Implementing fixed research design
D) The administration of standardized tests

Accepted Answer

Qualitative research often focuses on understanding dynamic systems and processes, emphasizing context and the complexity of human experiences.

Question 12

John is conducting a qualitative study. He approaches his interviews without judging the participant and is fully present during the interview. He demonstrates that he understands the participants' feelings. John's behavior represents which of Patton's characteristics of qualitative research?
A) Naturalistic inquiry
B) Holistic perspective
C) Personal experience and engagement
D) Empathic neutrality and mindfulness

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Question 13

Define and compare poststructuralism and postmodernism.

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Question 14

Qualitative research is characterized by the researcher building relationships with participants.

Accepted Answer

Qualitative research often involves the researcher engaging with participants to gather in-depth insights, which can include building relationships to facilitate open communication and understanding.

Question 15

In David's case study of third grade reading teachers, he is looking to see if individual teachers mentioned particular difficulties that other researchers had identified. David is conducting:
A) Report writing
B) Within-case analysis
C) Cross-case analysis
D) Statistical analysis

Accepted Answer

David is conducting a within-case analysis as he is examining individual teachers' experiences and comparing them to existing research findings.

Question 16

Define and explain how to conduct a narrative inquiry research study.

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Question 17

In case study research data are collected through conversations with participants.

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Question 18

Case study research uses a holistic approach to data analysis.

Accepted Answer

Case study research often involves examining a subject in its real-life context, considering multiple sources of data to understand the complexity and entirety of the case.

Question 19

Qualitative research is characterized by purposive sampling, researcher sensitivity to participants, and deductive approaches to data analysis.

Accepted Answer

Qualitative research is characterized by purposive sampling and researcher sensitivity to participants, but it typically uses inductive approaches to data analysis, not deductive.

Question 20

Case study research and narrative inquiry only involve single participants.

Accepted Answer

Case study research and narrative inquiry can involve multiple participants, although they often focus on in-depth exploration of individual cases or stories.

Quiz 15: Narrative Inquiry and Case Study Research

In qualitative research analysis strategies rely on:

Tish is conducting a quantitative research study. She collects her data from talking with her participants in their homes, schools, and workplaces. What type of qualitative study does it appear that Tish is conducting?

List and define Patton's (2002) 12 major characteristics of qualitative research.

Compare and contrast the two major approaches to qualitative research discussed in this chapter: narrative inquiry and case study research.

Which of the following is characteristic of qualitative research?

Betsy is conducting a case study on inner city students in a specific magnet school. She is analyzing her data by examining certain variables in all of the participants in the case study. This is known as:

Define and explain how to conduct case study research.

In George's narrative inquiry study, he is concerned about how his participants feel about having participated in his research. George's concern is characterized as:

Qualitative research is characterized by:

Another name for reliving stories is:

In qualitative research, data collection and strategies rely on:

John is conducting a qualitative study. He approaches his interviews without judging the participant and is fully present during the interview. He demonstrates that he understands the participants' feelings. John's behavior represents which of Patton's characteristics of qualitative research?