Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a standard on which to evaluate the quality of qualitative research?

Accepted Answer

The reader's beliefs should not be a standard on which to evaluate the quality of qualitative research. The other options - credibility of findings, data collection, reporting clarity, and research process documentation - are all commonly used standards in evaluating qualitative research.

Question 2

Which of the following are major ethical issues that are of concern in the analysis and reporting of qualitative research?

Accepted Answer

Ethical issues in qualitative research typically center around the potential for subjective judgment and nonrepresentative sampling. Protecting subjects' privacy is also important, but it is not included in the list of choices that are presented. Objective judgment and representative sampling are not typically concerns in qualitative research as the research design typically relies on personal experience and interpretation rather than statistical generalization.

Question 3

Which of the following identifies the code labels and their meanings?

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Question 4

Landry did a study of preschoolers in which he listened to their interactions with each other during breaks.He was particularly concerned with understanding the contexts of these interactions,and he saw them as socially structured activities.As part of his analyses,he kept detailed notes on methodological issues.Which type of notes did he use?

Accepted Answer

Landry used operational notes, which are detailed records of methodological procedures used during research.

Question 5

A qualitative research study to determine why kids join gangs focuses heavily on understanding things such as career opportunities,education,family support,and social support.This would be an example of

Accepted Answer

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Question 6

Landry did a study of preschoolers in which he listened to their interactions with each other during breaks.He was particularly concerned with understanding the contexts of these interactions,and he saw them as socially structured activities.Which one of the following would be the best to use?

Accepted Answer

Conversation analysis is the best choice for understanding the contexts and socially structured activities of preschoolers' interactions. This method focuses on the detailed analysis of language and conversation patterns, which can reveal underlying social structures and norms. Grounded theory and memoing may also be useful, but they are more general and may not capture the nuances of social interaction. Semiotics and case studies may not be as relevant for this specific research question.

Question 7

Performing a study on the social interactions between office workers on breaks,Marshall was curious to understand the context of these interactions,as well as how many were related ot the workplace or that were personal.As part of his observation he kept detailed notes on the methodological issues he faced.What type of notes would these be?

Accepted Answer

Operational notes focus on the methodological issues faced during an observation, which is what Marshall was doing. Semiotics, theoretical, integrating, and code notes do not specifically address methodological issues.

Question 8

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." As part of the coding process,he breaks the data down into discrete parts,closely examines them,looks for similarities and dissimilarities,and asks relevant questions about his phenomena as seen in the data.This process is known as

Accepted Answer

The process described in the question refers to open coding, which involves breaking down data into discrete parts, closely examining them, identifying similarities and differences, and asking relevant questions about the phenomena being studied. Open coding is a key part of the initial stages of qualitative data analysis, whereby researchers organize their data and identify possible patterns or themes. The other options presented in the question are also relevant to qualitative data analysis but do not match the specific process described.

Question 9

In the coding process,which type is traditionally the first a qualitative researcher will use?

Accepted Answer

Open coding is traditionally the first type of coding used in qualitative research. It involves breaking down data into smaller segments and categorizing them based on their properties and characteristics. This helps in identifying themes and patterns that emerge from the data. Once open coding is completed, other types of coding such as axial and selective coding can be used to further refine the categories and identify relationships between them. Memo coding is used to document the thought process during coding and is not a type of coding in its own right. Introductory coding is not a commonly used term in qualitative research.

Question 10

The main purpose of qualitative research is to observe the _________ meanings of phenomena in terms of the people experiencing it.

Accepted Answer

Qualitative research seeks to understand the subjective meanings and interpretations of experiences, behaviors, and phenomena from the perspective of the individuals involved. It acknowledges that meaning is socially constructed and seeks to uncover the nuances and complexities of human experience that cannot be captured through quantitative measures alone. Therefore, the correct choice is "subjective."

Question 11

Roderick is interested in studying the link between types of flowers and the meaning behind the different types of flowers (e.g.roses indicate love and affection).He is utilizing which of the following methods?

Accepted Answer

Semiotics is the study of signs and symbols, and their interpretation and use. Roderick's interest in studying the meaning behind different types of flowers makes use of semiotics, as flowers can be considered a symbolic and communicative form of language. Grounded theory, constant comparative, and variable analysis, on the other hand, are research methods used to develop or test theories, while floral analysis is not a recognized research method.

Question 12

Which of the following is a major ethical concern for researchers working with qualitative data?

Accepted Answer

Confidentiality is a major ethical concern for researchers working with qualitative data because it involves collecting and analyzing personal and sensitive information from participants. Researchers must ensure that the data they collect is kept confidential and secure to protect the privacy of the participants.

Question 13

As he begins to analyze his qualitative data set,Chip begins to make a series of notes about each case he reads over.What process is he currently performing?

Accepted Answer

Chip is currently memoing, which involves making notes or comments on each case during the analysis process. This allows the researcher to reflect, identify patterns, and generate ideas for further analysis. Selective and axial coding involve categorizing and organizing data, transcription involves converting audio or video recordings into written text, and mapping involves visually representing data relationships.

Question 14

Bill is putting together diagrams to demonstrate how the concepts within his qualitative research study of correctional officer attitudes towards inmates.What process is he engaged in?

Accepted Answer

Concept mapping is a process of creating visual representations of concepts and how they relate to each other. In this case, Bill is creating diagrams to demonstrate the concepts within his qualitative research study. Memoing is a process of recording initial thoughts and ideas during the research process. Transcription is the process of converting spoken words into a written or digital format. Axial coding and selective coding are both part of the data analysis process in qualitative research.

Question 15

To assist with consistency in coding,it is helpful to develop

Accepted Answer

Developing a codebook that shows how each variable is coded into numeric format helps to maintain consistency in coding. It acts as a reference guide and avoids confusion and errors in coding. A computer program may not cater to specific requirements, highly refined skills and a very good memory are beneficial, but a codebook is still the best choice. Discipline to memorize all the different codes is not a reliable or practical solution.

Question 16

After sorting through many notes and interview transcripts with the staff of a local soup kitchen,Juanita now must begin classifying and categorizing this into data that can be analyzed.What step will she be doing at this point?

Accepted Answer

At this point, Juanita will be coding the data, which involves labeling and categorizing the information collected to facilitate analysis.

Question 17

Which of the following is NOT an example of qualitative data analysis software?

Accepted Answer

Netscape Navigator is a web browser and not a qualitative data analysis software program. The other options listed are all examples of qualitative data analysis software.

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT one of the questions to ask when assessing the quality of qualitative research?

Accepted Answer

Generalizability is not a concern in qualitative research as it focuses on exploring and understanding a specific phenomenon or context rather than making generalizations about a population. The other questions listed are all important considerations when assessing the quality of qualitative research.

Question 19

Linda is interested in the topic of domestic violence.She is interested in studying the similarities and differences in the interaction styles of couples who are in domestic violent relationships and those couples who are not in domestic violent relationships.She will most likely be conducting

Accepted Answer

Conversation analysis is the study of the structure and patterns of interaction, making it suitable for examining the interaction styles of couples in different types of relationships.

Question 20

___________ is the step of coding in which a researcher identifies the central concept underlying the research.

Accepted Answer

Selective coding is the step in which the researcher identifies the central concept or core category that integrates all other categories in the research.

Quiz 13: Qualitative Data Analysis