Question 1

Which of the following is not a feature of the qualitative approach?
A) It usually involves an inductive view of the relationship between theory and research.
B) Qualitative research is typically interpretivist.
C) Qualitative researchers prioritize objectivity.
D) It is interested in how reality is socially constructed.

Accepted Answer

The qualitative approach does not prioritize objectivity, as it recognizes the researcher's subjectivity and the importance of understanding how individuals construct their own realities. Instead, qualitative researchers prioritize reflexivity in acknowledging their own biases and assumptions.

Question 2

When research tries to minimize the use of artificial methods and other disturbances to social worlds being studied, this is called
A) Inductive research
B) Naturalism
C) Constructionism
D) Interpretivism

Accepted Answer

Naturalism emphasizes the importance of studying social phenomena in their natural setting, without artificially altering or intervening in the social world being studied.

Question 3

______________ is a way of understanding social life as the product of interactions between people.
A) Inductive research
B) Naturalism
C) Constructionism
D) Interpretivism

Accepted Answer

Constructionism is a theoretical perspective that views social reality as constructed through the actual experiences and practices of individuals. It emphasizes the active role of individuals in constructing their understanding of social reality through their interactions with others.

Question 4

When researchers begin with the collection of data and then use those data to develop theory, they are practicing ________________ research.
A) Inductive
B) Naturalistic
C) Deductive
D) Interpretive

Accepted Answer

When researchers begin with the collection of data and then use those data to develop theory, they are practicing inductive research. Inductive research refers to an approach where researchers collect data and then use that data to develop theories or hypotheses. In this approach, researchers start with specific observations and then work their way towards more general hypotheses or theories. Therefore, option A (Inductive) is the best choice.

Question 5

Which of the following is a data collection method typically used by a qualitative researcher?
A) Ethnography
B) All of these
C) Content Analysis
D) Focus Groups

Accepted Answer

Qualitative researchers commonly use multiple methods for data collection, including ethnography, content analysis, and focus groups. Therefore, option B is the most appropriate choice.

Question 6

_________ is the ability to make inferences about a population using sample data.
A) Generalizability
B) Representativeness
C) Sampling
D) Population

Accepted Answer

Generalizability is the ability to make inferences about a population using sample data. This means that the characteristics of the sample are representative of the characteristics of the larger population. This is the goal of statistical inference, as it allows researchers to draw conclusions about the population based on the characteristics exhibited by the sample. Choice B (representativeness) and C (sampling) both relate to the concept of generalizability but do not capture the idea of making inferences about a population using sample data as well as choice A. Choice D (population) is not the correct answer, as it refers to the larger group being studied, rather than the ability to draw conclusions about this group using a smaller sample.

Question 7

__________ is a data collection technique used during ethnography, where researchers interact with, observe, and listen to people in the research setting.
A) Participation observation
B) Field notes
C) Focus groups
D) Content analysis

Accepted Answer

Participation observation involves the researcher immersing themselves in the research setting and learning through firsthand experience. This includes interacting with the people being studied, observing their behavior and practices, and actively listening to their perspectives and insights. Field notes may be taken during participation observation to capture observations and insights for analysis later on. Focus groups and content analysis are different data collection techniques that do not necessarily involve direct interaction and observation of people in the research setting.

Question 8

________________ greatly influenced the development of qualitative research methodology.
A) C. Wright Mills
B) Sociologists at the University of Chicago
C) Max Weber
D) None of these

Accepted Answer

The sociologists at the University of Chicago, including George Herbert Mead and Jane Addams, greatly influenced the development of qualitative research methodology by emphasizing the value of fieldwork, participant observation, and the study of social phenomena in their natural settings. C. Wright Mills and Max Weber were also influential sociologists, but their contributions were more focused on theoretical frameworks and concepts rather than the development of research methods.

Question 9

Which of the following is not a hallmark of the Chicago School's qualitative approach?
A) It emphasized field work as the best way to understand people and communities.
B) Researchers believed social structures and contexts shaped people's lives.
C) They applied evolutionary theories to human experiences.
D) They viewed the city of Chicago as a laboratory.

Accepted Answer

The Chicago School's qualitative approach did not apply evolutionary theories to human experiences, making choice C the incorrect option. The other choices are all accurate descriptions of the Chicago School's approach.

Question 10

Schuman and his team found that ______% of White people claimed they'd have no objection to Black people moving into their neighborhood, despite their concerns about race impacting their housing choices.
A) 90
B) 80
C) 50
D) Less than 25

Accepted Answer

Schuman and his team's research found that 90% of White people claimed they would have no objection to Black people moving into their neighborhood, highlighting a significant discrepancy between expressed attitudes and the potential for actual behavior regarding racial integration and housing choices.

Question 11

Which of the following best explains why survey research may not be the best way to measure people's racial attitudes?
A) Survey data may have sampling error.
B) It's not possible to construct effective survey questions on this topic.
C) Non-response bias may skew results.
D) Survey research is less well-suited to delving deep into racial perspectives, like color-blind racism.

Accepted Answer

Survey research typically relies on closed-ended questions that limit the range of responses and may not capture the complexity of people's racial attitudes. Additionally, respondents may be hesitant to provide honest or accurate answers to sensitive questions about race, leading to a lack of depth in the data collected. As a result, survey research may not be the best way to measure more nuanced perspectives on race, such as color-blind racism. Choices A, B, and C are also potential limitations of survey research but do not specifically address the issue of measuring racial attitudes.

Question 12

Which qualitative method did Bonilla-Silva utilize in his study of color-blind racism?
A) Ethnography
B) Content Analysis
C) In-person interviews
D) Focus Groups

Accepted Answer

Bonilla-Silva used in-person interviews to explore the nuances of color-blind racism, allowing for a deep understanding of individuals' perspectives and experiences.

Question 13

The process that qualitative researchers utilize when they gather data and then reflect on what is revealed before gathering more is described as ___________.
A) Iterative
B) Inductive
C) Deductive
D) Proximate

Accepted Answer

The word "iterative" means repetitive or characterized by repetition. In qualitative research, the process of gathering data and reflecting on it before gathering more is often done in an iterative manner, where the researcher goes back and forth between collecting data and analyzing it in order to refine their research question and gain a deeper understanding of the phenomenon being studied.

Question 14

Which of the following is not one of the attributes of qualitative research described by Aspers and Corte?
A) Improve understanding
B) Closeness
C) Naturalistic
D) Process

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is not one...

Question 15

An ethnographer spending extensive time in the field in contact with the research participants is best an example of which attribute? Emergence of Qualitative Approach
A) Closeness
B) Improve understanding
C) Distinctions
D) Process

Accepted Answer

Closeness refers to the immersion of the researcher in the field, which is exemplified by spending extensive time in contact with the research participants, as in the case of an ethnographer. This is a key element in the emergence of the qualitative approach.

Question 16

Which of the following is a finding from Peek's research on Muslims after the September 11^th attacks? A) Despite the threats of discrimination, many of the respondents developed stronger ties to their Muslim religion and community and openly displayed their faith. B) Backlash against Muslim Americans was similar to what occurred after the Oklahoma City attack in 1995. C) Many of the respondents did not experience prejudice or pressure to assimilate prior to the 9/11 attacks. D) Because of fear of physical attacks, many respondents responded by hiding their Muslim faith.

Accepted Answer

Peek's research found that despite the threats of discrimination, many of the respondents developed stronger ties to their Muslim religion and community and openly displayed their faith after the September 11th attacks.

Question 17

Which qualitative method did Peek use for her study of Muslim Americans after 9/11?
A) Ethnography
B) Content Analysis
C) In-person interviews
D) Focus Groups

Accepted Answer

Peek used in-person interviews for her study of Muslim Americans after 9/11, allowing for a deep, qualitative understanding of their experiences and perspectives during that time.

Question 18

Lofland and Lofland coined the phrase "___________", which means imagining yourself in others' situations.
A) take the role of the other
B) qualitative inquiry
C) empathy
D) social construction of reality

Accepted Answer

Lofland and Lofland coined the phrase "take the role of the other" as a fundamental concept in sociology, which means imagining yourself in others' situations.

Question 19

Which of the following is not a practical dilemma researchers face in their effort to empathize with their respondents/
A) How far should a researcher go to develop empathy?
B) How should a research respond to illegal or dangerous activities?
C) How does the researcher's social status impact their understanding?
D) How many respondents should the researcher include in the study?

Accepted Answer

The number of respondents that should be included in a study is not necessarily related to the researcher's ability to empathize with them. The other options are practical dilemmas that can arise when trying to empathize with respondents, such as ethical considerations (B) and the potential impact of the researcher's own background on their understanding (C). The extent to which a researcher should develop empathy towards respondents is also a valid practical dilemma (A).

Question 20

What item did Gibson-Light notice was being used as currency in informal prison exchanges?
A) Cigarettes
B) Ramen noodles
C) Chocolate
D) Phone cards

Accepted Answer

Gibson-Light noticed that ramen noodles were being used as currency in informal prison exchanges.

Quiz 5: How Can Researchers Understand Meaning, Process, and Experience in the Social World Qualitative Research

Which of the following is not a feature of the qualitative approach?

When research tries to minimize the use of artificial methods and other disturbances to social worlds being studied, this is called

______________ is a way of understanding social life as the product of interactions between people.

When researchers begin with the collection of data and then use those data to develop theory, they are practicing ________________ research.

Which of the following is a data collection method typically used by a qualitative researcher?

_________ is the ability to make inferences about a population using sample data.

__________ is a data collection technique used during ethnography, where researchers interact with, observe, and listen to people in the research setting.

________________ greatly influenced the development of qualitative research methodology.

Which of the following is not a hallmark of the Chicago School's qualitative approach?

Schuman and his team found that ______% of White people claimed they'd have no objection to Black people moving into their neighborhood, despite their concerns about race impacting their housing choices.

Which of the following best explains why survey research may not be the best way to measure people's racial attitudes?

Which qualitative method did Bonilla-Silva utilize in his study of color-blind racism?

The process that qualitative researchers utilize when they gather data and then reflect on what is revealed before gathering more is described as ___________.

Which of the following is not one of the attributes of qualitative research described by Aspers and Corte?

An ethnographer spending extensive time in the field in contact with the research participants is best an example of which attribute? Emergence of Qualitative Approach

Which of the following is a finding from Peek's research on Muslims after the September 11th attacks?

Which qualitative method did Peek use for her study of Muslim Americans after 9/11?

Lofland and Lofland coined the phrase "___________", which means imagining yourself in others' situations.

Which of the following is not a practical dilemma researchers face in their effort to empathize with their respondents/

What item did Gibson-Light notice was being used as currency in informal prison exchanges?

Which of the following is a finding from Peek's research on Muslims after the September 11^th attacks?