Question 1

A typical sample size for a ______ study is about ______ individuals.
A) ethnographic; 100-200
B) grounded theory; 100-200
C) case; 5-25
D) phenomenological; 5-25

Accepted Answer

The answer of A typical sample size for a ______...

Question 2

A(n) ______ involves the experiences of a person's life but is told by the individual who is the subject of the study.
A) autobiographical study
B) biographical study
C) authentic study
D) generic story

Accepted Answer

An autobiographical study is a type of research that involves the experiences of a person's life but is told by the individual who is the subject of the study. This allows for a more personal and subjective account of the individual's life. It is different from a biographical study, which is told by someone else about the individual's life.

Question 3

______ occurs when data are collected and then synthesized to produce generalizations.
A) Predata analysis
B) Postdata analysis
C) Inductive reasoning
D) Deductive reasoning

Accepted Answer

Inductive reasoning is a form of reasoning in which generalizations are made based on specific observations or data collected. It involves analyzing and synthesizing the data to draw conclusions that are applicable to a wider population or group. This contrasts with deductive reasoning, which starts with general premises and uses them to deduce specific conclusions.

Question 4

The goal of grounded theory is to begin ______.
A) with a particular educational phenomenon in mind and permit those aspects that are relevant to the phenomenon to emerge during the study
B) with a theory and then set out to collect data that will support the components of that theory
C) with numerical data that need to be analyzed
D) with an existing need related to real and tangible inequality in the educational setting

Accepted Answer

Grounded theory begins with a particular phenomenon in mind and allows for the emergence of relevant aspects during the study, rather than starting with a preexisting theory or numerical data. The goal is to develop a theory based on data collected from the participants themselves.

Question 5

Narrative research focuses on the process of studying one or two individuals through the collection of their own stories as the data and reporting them in ______ fashion.
A) intermittent
B) chronological
C) historical
D) reverse chronological

Accepted Answer

Narrative research involves collecting and analyzing stories or narratives from one or a few individuals as the data. To report these stories, it is most effective to organize them in chronological order to understand the sequence of events or experiences.

Question 6

How a particular activity might be ______ is typically a focus of quantitative research.
A) evaluated
B) manipulated
C) shortened
D) edited

Accepted Answer

Quantitative research involves collecting and analyzing numerical data to evaluate the effectiveness or impact of a particular activity. Therefore, evaluating the activity is typically the focus of quantitative research. Manipulating, shortening, or editing the activity might be done in experimental research, but not necessarily in quantitative research.

Question 7

A ______ is defined as providing thick, rich details to describe a phenomenon or topic of interest.
A) summary
B) synopsis
C) proliferation
D) holistic description

Accepted Answer

A holistic description provides a detailed and thorough explanation of the topic or phenomenon of interest, including rich and dense details to give a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter. Summaries and synopses, on the other hand, are brief and condensed overviews of a more extensive body of work, while proliferation refers to rapid and extensive growth or development.

Question 8

Which of the following type(s) of data would not be used in a purely qualitative research study?
A) observational notes
B) a comparison of college student GPAs
C) interview transcripts
D) existing documents and records

Accepted Answer

A comparison of college student GPAs is quantitative data, which involves numerical values and measurements. Purely qualitative research study focuses on non-numerical data, such as observational notes, interview transcripts, and existing documents and records.

Question 9

Which of the following describes case study research?
A) It is focused on a unit of study, or a bounded system.
B) It easily establishes generalizability.
C) It involves only qualitative data.
D) It is the most effective qualitative method.

Accepted Answer

Case study research is focused on a unit of study, which could be an individual, group, organization, or event. The bounded system allows for in-depth analysis and understanding of the phenomenon being studied. However, this also means that the findings may not be easily generalizable to other contexts. Case study research can involve both qualitative and quantitative data, depending on the research question and methodology. While it can be effective in certain situations, it may not be the most effective qualitative method for all research questions.

Question 10

The purpose of ______ is to describe events, occurrences, or settings of the past in an attempt to better understand them; learn from past failures and successes; and see if they might apply to present-day problems and issues.
A) narrative research
B) ethnographic research
C) historical research
D) grounded theory research

Accepted Answer

Historical research is focused on describing events, occurrences or settings of the past to better understand them. It allows researchers to study past successes and failures, and apply those lessons to contemporary issues. Narrative research is more focused on individual experiences and the meaning constructed from them. Ethnographic research is focused on understanding the beliefs, behaviors and cultures of a specific group or community. Grounded theory research is focused on developing a theory or explanation based on the data collected. None of these research methods are specifically designed to study the past in the way historical research is.

Question 11

The purpose of ______ is to discover an existing theory or generate a new theory--resulting directly from the data--that broadly and conceptually explains a process, action, or interaction related to a substantive topic.
A) narrative research
B) ethnographic research
C) historical research
D) grounded theory research

Accepted Answer

Grounded theory research is focused on developing a theory that emerges from the data, rather than testing an existing theory. The goal is to generate a broad understanding of the topic being studied through a theoretical lens, and grounded theory methodology emphasizes the importance of allowing the theory to emerge naturally from the data.

Question 12

Which of the following is not a qualitative research approach?
A) ethnographic research
B) narrative research
C) grounded theory research
D) causal-comparative research

Accepted Answer

Causal-comparative research is a quantitative research approach that involves comparing groups to determine cause-and-effect relationships. Ethnographic research, narrative research, and grounded theory research are all examples of qualitative research.

Question 13

______ theories are not generated or stated prior to a study but, rather, are developed inductively from the data that are collected and analyzed during the study.
A) Novel
B) Process
C) Product
D) Inductive

Accepted Answer

The answer of ______ theories are not generated or stated...

Question 14

A ______ portrays an individual's entire life.
A) personal history
B) biographical history
C) life history
D) oral history

Accepted Answer

A life history covers an individual's entire life, including significant events, experiences, and achievements. A personal history is more general and may not encompass the entirety of someone's life, while a biographical history typically focuses on a person's accomplishments or impact on society. Oral history refers to the collection of spoken memories and experiences from a particular period or event, which may be used to construct a larger historical narrative.

Question 15

Which of the following is a key facet of ethnographic research?
A) The researcher must gain a better understanding of a specific event.
B) The researcher must understand one person in great depth.
C) The data must be derived from field notes or journals.
D) The group being studied must share a common culture.

Accepted Answer

Ethnographic research focuses on studying groups of people who share a common culture or social experience, aiming to understand their behaviors, rituals, and everyday life from an insider perspective.

Question 16

A historical researcher might rely on all of the following except ______.
A) numerical records
B) nonnumerical records
C) journals
D) observational data

Accepted Answer

Observational data is not a typical source of information for historical research, as it usually involves firsthand observations made by the researcher rather than historical records or documents. Numerical records, nonnumerical records, and journals are all commonly used sources of information in historical research.

Question 17

The intent of ______ studies is to describe and interpret the experiences or reactions of participants to a particular phenomenon from their individual experiences.
A) ethnographic
B) grounded theory
C) phenomenological
D) correlational

Accepted Answer

Phenomenological studies focus on describing and interpreting the individual experiences and perceptions of participants towards a particular phenomenon. Ethnographic studies aim to understand cultural practices and beliefs of a particular community, grounded theory seeks to develop theories based on empirical data, and correlational studies analyze the relationship between two or more variables.

Question 18

______ involves an in-depth description and interpretation of the shared or common practices and beliefs of a culture, social group, or other community.
A) Narrative research
B) Ethnographic research
C) Historical research
D) Grounded theory research

Accepted Answer

Ethnographic research involves the study of a culture or community through participant observation, interviews, and analysis of cultural artifacts. It aims to provide an in-depth understanding of the shared beliefs, values, practices, and social norms of a particular group or community. Ethnographic research often involves a long-term immersion in the culture being studied and requires the researcher to adopt an emic perspective, meaning they try to understand the culture from the point of view of the participants themselves.

Question 19

A ______ is a form of narrative research where the researcher writes and records the experiences of another person's life.
A) autobiographical study
B) biographical study
C) life history
D) oral history

Accepted Answer

A biographical study is a research approach where the researcher documents and analyzes the life of another individual.

Question 20

The purpose of ______ is to convey experiences as they are expressed in the lived and told stories of individuals.
A) narrative research
B) ethnographic research
C) historical research
D) grounded theory research

Accepted Answer

Narrative research focuses on collecting and analyzing personal stories, experiences, and accounts of individuals, with an aim to understand the meaning and significance of those experiences. It aims to provide a detailed and nuanced understanding of human experiences by capturing the complexity, diversity and richness of individual experiences. Therefore, it is the most suitable option for conveying experiences as they are expressed in individuals' stories. Ethnographic research is focused on studying cultures and communities, historical research emphasizes on analyzing events and processes in the past, while grounded theory research aims to develop theories grounded in empirical data.

Quiz 6: Qualitative Research Methods

A typical sample size for a study is about individuals.

A(n) ______ involves the experiences of a person's life but is told by the individual who is the subject of the study.

______ occurs when data are collected and then synthesized to produce generalizations.

The goal of grounded theory is to begin ______.

Narrative research focuses on the process of studying one or two individuals through the collection of their own stories as the data and reporting them in ______ fashion.

How a particular activity might be ______ is typically a focus of quantitative research.

A ______ is defined as providing thick, rich details to describe a phenomenon or topic of interest.

Which of the following type(s) of data would not be used in a purely qualitative research study?

Which of the following describes case study research?

The purpose of ______ is to describe events, occurrences, or settings of the past in an attempt to better understand them; learn from past failures and successes; and see if they might apply to present-day problems and issues.

The purpose of ______ is to discover an existing theory or generate a new theory--resulting directly from the data--that broadly and conceptually explains a process, action, or interaction related to a substantive topic.

Which of the following is not a qualitative research approach?

______ theories are not generated or stated prior to a study but, rather, are developed inductively from the data that are collected and analyzed during the study.

A ______ portrays an individual's entire life.

Which of the following is a key facet of ethnographic research?

A historical researcher might rely on all of the following except ______.

The intent of ______ studies is to describe and interpret the experiences or reactions of participants to a particular phenomenon from their individual experiences.

______ involves an in-depth description and interpretation of the shared or common practices and beliefs of a culture, social group, or other community.

A ______ is a form of narrative research where the researcher writes and records the experiences of another person's life.

The purpose of ______ is to convey experiences as they are expressed in the lived and told stories of individuals.