Question 1

Rodriguez compiled voluminous notes during his qualitative study of the rise and fall of a recycling center in town.He must now begin classifying or categorizing individual pieces of data and set up a retrieval system so that he can begin analysis.He decides to code his notes into "getting started," "success/failure," and "conflict." These three are known as
A)memos.
B)sampling units.
C)concepts.
D)outcomes.
E)coding

Accepted Answer

The answer of Rodriguez compiled voluminous notes during his qualitative...

Question 2

The Grounded Theory Method employs
A)survey research and statistical analysis.
B)statistical analysis and conversation analysis.
C)conversation analysis and inductive theory building.
D)inductive theory building and the constant comparative method.
E)statistical analysis and content analysis

Accepted Answer

The Grounded Theory Method is characterized by inductive theory building, in which data are repeatedly compared to identify concepts and their properties. The constant comparative method is used to develop concepts and theories that are grounded in data. Statistical analysis and survey research are not typically used in this method, as it focuses on qualitative data. Content analysis may be used to help categorize data, but it is not a primary method in the Grounded Theory Method. Conversation analysis may also be used as a data collection tool, but it is not integral to the method itself.

Question 3

After completing a case-oriented analysis,which additional strategy will enhance theoretical understanding?
A)grounded theory
B)semiotics
C)conversation analysis
D)cross-case analysis
E)content analysis

Accepted Answer

Cross-case analysis involves comparing and contrasting multiple cases to identify common patterns or themes, which helps build theoretical understanding. This approach can highlight similarities and differences in different contexts, leading to a more comprehensive understanding of the phenomenon under study. Grounded theory is another useful strategy, but it involves building theory from the data itself rather than comparing cases. Semiotics, conversation analysis, and content analysis are all useful methods, but they may not necessarily enhance theoretical understanding in the same way that cross-case analysis can.

Question 4

Naoko is compiling notes on the dimensions and deeper meanings of the concepts she found in her ethnographic study of Southeast Asian street gangs.What process is she performing?
A)code notes
B)operational notes
C)axial memoing
D)theoretical notes
E)semiotic notes

Accepted Answer

Naoko is performing theoretical notes, which involve analyzing and interpreting data to identify deeper meanings and connections between concepts.

Question 5

Quincy did a qualitative study in which he wanted to identify the most important variables associated with participation in extracurricular activities.Which one of the following did he perform?
A)variable-oriented analysis
B)case-oriented analysis
C)cross-case analysis
D)semiotics
E)content analysis

Accepted Answer

The answer of Quincy did a qualitative study in which...

Question 6

Rodriguez compiled voluminous notes during his qualitative study of the rise and fall of a recycling center in town.He must now begin classifying or categorizing individual pieces of data and set up a retrieval system so that he can begin analysis.What step does this example reflect?
A)coding
B)concept mapping
C)semiotics
D)memoing
E)transformation

Accepted Answer

The step that is reflected in the example is coding, which involves sorting and categorizing data into meaningful groups.

Question 7

Qualitative researchers DO NOT use the computer to
A)record and store data.
B)"find" or "search" text for passages containing key words.
C)type code words alongside passages in notes so that they can later search for those keywords.
D)automatically create theory for them.
E)analyze data.

Accepted Answer

Qualitative researchers do not rely on computers to automatically create theory for them. The creation of theory is a complex and nuanced process that requires deep thinking and analysis, and cannot be replaced or simplified by computer algorithms. Researchers may use computers to aid in data storage, organization, and analysis, but the actual process of theory creation is typically done by the researcher themselves. Therefore, option D is the best answer.

Question 8

Othello did a study of the meanings attached to hats among women and men.He focused on the messages hats frequently carry in slogans,advertisements,and the like.It would be best to use
A)memoing.
B)computer simulations.
C)semiotics.
D)case-oriented analysis.
E)comparative analysis

Accepted Answer

Semiotics is the study of signs and symbols and their meanings. Othello's study of the messages conveyed through hats aligns with the focus of semiotics, making it the best choice among the options given. Memoing, computer simulations, case-oriented analysis, and comparative analysis may not directly address the study of symbolic meanings conveyed through hats.

Question 9

Qualitative research methods involves a continuing interplay between
A)numbers and number crunching.
B)memoing and analysis.
C)semiotics and conversation analysis.
D)data collection and theory.
E)theory and semiotics

Accepted Answer

Qualitative research methods involve a continuous interaction between data collection and theory development, as researchers often refine their theories based on the data they gather and analyze.

Question 10

Which one of the following is NOT one of the basic assumptions in conversation analysis?
A)conversation is a socially structured activity
B)conversations must be pursued in the exact order in which they occur
C)conversations must be understood contextually
D)the structure and meaning of conversations are understood through detailed transcripts of conversations
E)conversations must be coded just like any other data

Accepted Answer

Conversations do not have to be pursued in the exact order in which they occur.

Question 11

Quincy did a qualitative study in which he wanted to learn everything about all the factors that led the football team captain to become involved in that extracurricular activity.Which one of the following did he perform?
A)variable-oriented analysis
B)case-oriented analysis
C)cross-case analysis
D)semiotics
E)content analysis

Accepted Answer

Quincy performed a case-oriented analysis in which he focused on understanding one particular case (the football team captain) in depth and learning everything about the factors that led to his involvement in an extracurricular activity. This approach is also known as a case study.

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT one of the ways that computers are used in qualitative research?
A)Computers are used to create theory.
B)Computers are used for the basic recording and storing of data.
C)Computers are used to "find" or "search" for passages containing keywords.
D)Computers are used to type code words alongside passages in notes.
E)Computers are used to do editing.

Accepted Answer

Computers assist in organizing, storing, and analyzing qualitative data, but they do not create theory; theory creation is a human intellectual process.

Question 13

Dave struggled to make sense of all his data in his study of motorcycle gangs.He decided to put all his concepts in a graphical format in order to think out the relationships among his concepts more clearly.He was using
A)memoing.
B)conversation analysis.
C)a sorting memo.
D)concept mapping.
E)content analysis

Accepted Answer

The best choice is concept mapping, as it involves organizing and visually representing concepts and their relationships. This can help Dave to better understand and analyze the data he has gathered in his study of motorcycle gangs. Memoing, conversation analysis, sorting memo, and content analysis are all useful research techniques, but they do not specifically focus on organizing concepts into a visual format for analysis.

Question 14

Which type of notes identify the code labels and their meanings?
A)theoretical notes
B)operational notes
C)code notes
D)elemental memos
E)content notes

Accepted Answer

Code notes are specifically used to identify the code labels and their meanings for easy reference and organization in coding and analysis. The other types of notes listed do not necessarily have this focus.

Question 15

Alicianna examined the levels of competition among high school students.Which way of looking for patterns does this example reflect?
A)frequencies
B)magnitudes
C)structures
D)processes
E)content analysis

Accepted Answer

The answer of Alicianna examined the levels of competition among...

Question 16

The primary goal in qualitative research is
A)explanation.
B)description.
C)exploration.
D)doing cross-sectional studies.
E)evaluation

Accepted Answer

The answer of The primary goal in qualitative research is
A)explanation.
B)description.
C)exploration.
D)doing...

Question 17

Conversation analysis is most closely linked with which theoretical paradigm?
A)naturalism
B)conflict
C)ethnomethodology
D)structural functionalism
E)quantitative methods

Accepted Answer

Conversation analysis is a micro-level approach to understanding human interaction, which emphasizes the use of ordinary conversation as the basis for understanding how people construct meaning in social interaction. This approach is closely linked with ethnomethodology, which is concerned with the study of the ways in which people make sense of their world through their everyday activities and interactions. Ethnomethodology emphasizes the importance of understanding the practical methods that people use to make sense of their world and their social interactions, and conversation analysis is one such method.

Question 18

When interviewing police officers,Professor Goldstein noticed many of the older officers referred to the concept of the "symbolic assailant" when profiling.The professor wondered why they specifically used the term "assailant" instead of something similar such as "criminal".His memos are:
A) semiotic notes.
B) integrating memos.
C) theoretical notes.
D) code notes.
E) operational notes.

Accepted Answer

The professor's notes are theoretical because he is questioning and analyzing the concept of "symbolic assailant" and its use by older police officers. He is not documenting specific operational procedures or codes.

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental assumption of conversation analysis?
A)conversation is a socially structured activity
B)conversations include established rules of behavior
C)the same utterance should have the same meaning in a different context
D)pauses in conversation are as important as the words in a conversation
E)non-verbal elements of a conversation are an important element..

Accepted Answer

Conversation analysis does not assume that the same utterance will have the same meaning in a different context, as meaning can be constructed through the specific interaction between participants in a given moment.

Question 20

If Professor Li were studying if foster parents who have foster children officially adopt them after time has elapsed,she would be examining:
A) structures..
B) frequencies.
C) causes.
D) magnitudes.
E) processes.

Accepted Answer

Professor Li's study is focused on the process of foster parents officially adopting their foster children after a certain amount of time. Therefore, the best choice is E, processes. Structures (A), frequencies (B), causes (C), and magnitudes (D) do not directly relate to the specific focus of the study.

Quiz 13: Qualitative Data Analysis

The Grounded Theory Method employs

After completing a case-oriented analysis,which additional strategy will enhance theoretical understanding?

Naoko is compiling notes on the dimensions and deeper meanings of the concepts she found in her ethnographic study of Southeast Asian street gangs.What process is she performing?

Quincy did a qualitative study in which he wanted to identify the most important variables associated with participation in extracurricular activities.Which one of the following did he perform?

Rodriguez compiled voluminous notes during his qualitative study of the rise and fall of a recycling center in town.He must now begin classifying or categorizing individual pieces of data and set up a retrieval system so that he can begin analysis.What step does this example reflect?

Qualitative researchers DO NOT use the computer to

Othello did a study of the meanings attached to hats among women and men.He focused on the messages hats frequently carry in slogans,advertisements,and the like.It would be best to use

Qualitative research methods involves a continuing interplay between

Which one of the following is NOT one of the basic assumptions in conversation analysis?

Quincy did a qualitative study in which he wanted to learn everything about all the factors that led the football team captain to become involved in that extracurricular activity.Which one of the following did he perform?

Which of the following is NOT one of the ways that computers are used in qualitative research?

Dave struggled to make sense of all his data in his study of motorcycle gangs.He decided to put all his concepts in a graphical format in order to think out the relationships among his concepts more clearly.He was using

Which type of notes identify the code labels and their meanings?

Alicianna examined the levels of competition among high school students.Which way of looking for patterns does this example reflect?

The primary goal in qualitative research is

Conversation analysis is most closely linked with which theoretical paradigm?

When interviewing police officers,Professor Goldstein noticed many of the older officers referred to the concept of the "symbolic assailant" when profiling.The professor wondered why they specifically used the term "assailant" instead of something similar such as "criminal".His memos are:

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental assumption of conversation analysis?

If Professor Li were studying if foster parents who have foster children officially adopt them after time has elapsed,she would be examining: