Question 1

Define the following terms
-institutional ethnography (IE)

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Question 2

What are the two main properties of a mixed methods research (quantitative and qualitative)?
A) Determining the research question and the priority of approaches
B) Determining the priority and sequencing of approaches
C) Determining the research question and the sampling techniques
D) Determining the sampling techniques and the sequencing of approaches
E) Determining the sequencing of approaches and the data collection

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The two main properties of a mixed methods research are determining the priority and sequencing of approaches. This means deciding on whether the quantitative or qualitative component should come first, and how they should be integrated throughout the research process. Determining the research question and sampling techniques are important considerations but do not necessarily define a mixed methods approach. Similarly, data collection is an important aspect of any research method, but it is not unique to mixed methods research.

Question 3

Despite a general agreement among social scientists that mixed methods research is an ideal way to approach research questions,very few researchers engage in this type of research.Why is this the case?
A) It is very time consuming and labour intensive.
B) It is often the case that social scientists consider themselves predominantly "quantitative" or "qualitative" and that to undertake mixed methods requires them to step outside of their comfort zones and, perhaps, master a new technique.
C) The results of the research are often difficult to publish due to the increased likelihood of obtaining contradictory findings.
D) A and B
E) A and C

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Both options A (time consuming and labour intensive) and B (stepping outside of comfort zones) contribute to the lack of engagement in mixed methods research. Option C (difficult to publish due to contradictory findings) may also be a factor, but it is not as significant as the other two reasons.

Question 4

Professor Klaus von Stoppen obtained conflicting results in the qualitative and quantitative parts of his mixed methods study on illicit drug use among high school students in Saskatoon.What approach should he take to resolve this contradiction?
A) He should get another researcher to re-do the study.
B) He should re-do the study.
C) He does not need to resolve the contradiction.
D) He should make the decision to prioritize one approach over the other.
E) He should reanalyze the data to examine the reasons behind the contradictions.

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Professor Klaus von Stoppen should reanalyze the data to examine the reasons behind the contradictions. This approach will help to identify any inconsistencies or discrepancies in the methods used for data collection, sampling, and data analysis. It will also help to highlight the strengths and weaknesses of both the qualitative and quantitative approaches, and provide insights into how to improve the research methods in future studies.

Question 5

A central concern of ________ is the question of how texts function in particular institutional settings to produce ruling relations that shape the experiences of individuals.
A) multi-method research
B) mixed methods research
C) institutional ethnography research
D) qualitative content analysis
E) quantitative content analysis

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The central concern described here relates to the focus of institutional ethnography research, which seeks to understand how institutional practices create particular social relations and experiences. Multi-method research and mixed methods research may also be used in this type of research, but they are not specifically focused on this question. Qualitative and quantitative content analysis may be employed in various types of research, but they are not unique to institutional ethnography research.

Question 6

Professor Bertha Bettina conducted a research project exploring adolescent girl peer group pressure.She used closed-ended questionnaires and focus groups.Of the 221 girls that fit the criteria for inclusion,90 girls agreed to complete the self-administered questionnaire; of those,50 girls agreed to participate in focus groups.During analysis,descriptive statistics about behaviours reported by the girls were joined with major themes that came out of the focus group interviews. Which one of the following types of sampling designs did Professor Bettina use?
A) Simple random sampling
B) Nonprobability purposive sampling
C) Cluster sampling
D) Simple random sampling and cluster sampling
E) Multi-method sampling

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Professor Bettina used nonprobability purposive sampling by selecting girls who fit the criteria for inclusion and then inviting those girls to participate in the research project. The sample size is small and not randomly selected, which is characteristic of purposive sampling.

Question 7

Define the following terms
-epistemic prioritization

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Question 8

Which of the following is considered a strength of mixed methods research?
A) Generalizability of findings may increase.
B) Conflicting results from quantitative and qualitative components can easily be resolved by resorting to epistemic prioritization.
C) It often takes less time to do mixed methods research than other kinds of social research.
D) It allows for very narrow research questions to be answered.
E) From a philosophical perspective, both qualitative and quantitative approaches are easily combined.

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Question 9

Define the following terms
-concurrent data collection

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Question 10

What is one of the major disadvantages of using quantitative content analysis over other quantitative forms of data collection?
A) They make studying hidden or deviant groups possible.
B) The range of research questions that can be addressed is fairly limited.
C) It is nonreactive.
D) Coding techniques are subject to interpretation.
E) It is unlikely that all the concepts the researcher is interested in will be included in the data.

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Quantitative content analysis is limited in the range of research questions that it can address compared to other quantitative data collection methods such as surveys or experiments. Content analysis is most useful for studying the presence or frequency of specific words, phrases or themes within a text, but may not be effective for studying complex social phenomena or relationships.

Question 11

What is one of the major advantages of using qualitative historical research methods compared to other qualitative forms of data collection?
A) It is nonreactive.
B) Data collection allows the researcher to formulate a deep understanding of a group and its members.
C) It is limited by the availability and quality of documents and data.
D) Using existing sources frees up the immense amount of time that the data collection procedure can take.
E) It does not involve a sampling phase.

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Question 12

What is considered to be the principal advantage of using qualitative methods as an approach to doing social research?
A) Qualitative methods give "voice" to research participants.
B) Qualitative methods are relatively inexpensive.
C) Qualitative methods allow for causality to be established.
D) Qualitative methods involve the collection of data from large samples.
E) Qualitative methods require the researcher to spend a lot of time getting to know the research participants in a study.

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Qualitative methods give "voice" to research participants, allowing them to express their own experiences, perspectives, and beliefs in their own words. This can provide a more nuanced and in-depth understanding of a social phenomenon than quantitative methods, which typically rely on predefined categories and measures. Additionally, the focus on interpretation and context in qualitative research can help uncover complex social dynamics that would be difficult to capture through purely quantitative techniques.

Question 13

Professor Xavier Zaniff wants to conduct research on the experiences of newly arriving immigrants in Toronto,Montreal,and Vancouver from 2008-2011.His research design includes two data collection techniques: focus groups and in-depth interviews.Which research approach is he using?
A) Monostrand design
B) Quantitative research design
C) Historical-comparative research
D) Multi-method research
E) Mixed methods

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Multi-method research involves using more than one data collection technique to gain a comprehensive understanding of the research question. In this case, Professor Zaniff is using focus groups and in-depth interviews to study the experiences of newly arriving immigrants in three different cities over a specific period of time. This approach allows for both qualitative and quantitative data to be collected and analyzed, providing a richer understanding of the phenomenon being studied.

Question 14

What is one of the major disadvantages of using focus groups compared to other qualitative forms of data collection?
A) There is always the problem of the "interviewer effect."
B) There is always the problem of the "polarization effect."
C) Accessing some individuals or groups may prove to very difficult.
D) The sources may be biased.
E) A fairly limited range of research questions can be addressed with this technique.

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Focus groups can lead to the "polarization effect," where group discussions may lead to more extreme positions than individuals might hold alone.

Question 15

Professors Bertha Bettina conducted a research project exploring adolescent girl peer group pressure.She used closed-ended questionnaires and focus groups.Of the 221 girls that fit the criteria for inclusion,90 girls agreed to complete the self-administered questionnaire; of those,50 girls agreed to participate in focus groups.During analysis,descriptive statistics about behaviours reported by the girls were joined with major themes that came out of the focus group interviews. Which one of the following types of data analysis did Bettina use?
A) Sequential data analysis
B) Monostrand data analysis
C) Multi-method data analysis
D) Triangulation
E) Concurrent data analysis

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Question 16

Define the following terms
-concurrent data analysis

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Question 17

What is one of the major disadvantages of using qualitative interviews compared to other qualitative forms of data collection?
A) There is always the problem of the "interviewer effect."
B) There is always the problem of the "polarization effect."
C) Accessing some individuals or groups may prove to very difficult.
D) The sources may be biased.
E) A fairly limited range of research questions can be addressed with this technique.

Accepted Answer

Qualitative interviews can be influenced by the "interviewer effect," where the presence or behavior of the interviewer may affect the responses of the interviewee, potentially leading to biased or altered data.

Question 18

What is one of the major advantages of using qualitative interviews compared to other qualitative forms of data collection?
A) They make studying hidden or deviant groups possible.
B) They are inexpensive.
C) They are nonreactive.
D) Participants tend to feel empowered.
E) They allow for unexpected answers.

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One of the major advantages of using qualitative interviews is that they allow for unexpected answers. This means that researchers can gather information that they may not have anticipated or considered before the study, which can lead to new insights and discoveries. Additionally, qualitative interviews can help researchers develop a more in-depth understanding of participants' experiences and perspectives compared to other forms of data collection.

Question 19

What is one of the major disadvantages of using experimental research compared to other quantitative forms of data collection?
A) It is not suitable for researching sensitive issues.
B) It relies on latent coding which is susceptible to interpretation issues.
C) The moderator may affect experiment outcomes.
D) Many of the questions social scientists are interested in cannot be tested.
E) It is possible to explore "meaning" of events, experiences, etc., in much detail.

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Experimental research often cannot address many questions of interest to social scientists because it requires manipulation and control of variables, which may not be feasible or ethical for certain social phenomena.

Question 20

What two methodological approaches were used in Kidd's (2004,2006)sequential study of suicide among street youth in Canada?
A) Qualitative interviews and survey research
B) Focus groups and survey research
C) Content analysis and field research
D) Historical-comparative research and survey research
E) Survey research and field research

Accepted Answer

Kidd's sequential study of suicide among street youth in Canada involved both qualitative interviews and survey research. The qualitative interviews allowed for an in-depth understanding of the experiences of the youth and the factors contributing to suicide, while the survey research allowed for a broader understanding of the prevalence and correlates of suicidal behavior among street youth.

Quiz 16: Combining Methods in Social Science Research

Define the following terms -institutional ethnography (IE)

What are the two main properties of a mixed methods research (quantitative and qualitative) ?

Despite a general agreement among social scientists that mixed methods research is an ideal way to approach research questions,very few researchers engage in this type of research.Why is this the case?

Professor Klaus von Stoppen obtained conflicting results in the qualitative and quantitative parts of his mixed methods study on illicit drug use among high school students in Saskatoon.What approach should he take to resolve this contradiction?

A central concern of ________ is the question of how texts function in particular institutional settings to produce ruling relations that shape the experiences of individuals.

Define the following terms -epistemic prioritization

Which of the following is considered a strength of mixed methods research?

Define the following terms -concurrent data collection

What is one of the major disadvantages of using quantitative content analysis over other quantitative forms of data collection?

What is one of the major advantages of using qualitative historical research methods compared to other qualitative forms of data collection?

What is considered to be the principal advantage of using qualitative methods as an approach to doing social research?

Professor Xavier Zaniff wants to conduct research on the experiences of newly arriving immigrants in Toronto,Montreal,and Vancouver from 2008-2011.His research design includes two data collection techniques: focus groups and in-depth interviews.Which research approach is he using?

What is one of the major disadvantages of using focus groups compared to other qualitative forms of data collection?

Define the following terms -concurrent data analysis

What is one of the major disadvantages of using qualitative interviews compared to other qualitative forms of data collection?

What is one of the major advantages of using qualitative interviews compared to other qualitative forms of data collection?

What is one of the major disadvantages of using experimental research compared to other quantitative forms of data collection?

What two methodological approaches were used in Kidd's (2004,2006) sequential study of suicide among street youth in Canada?