Question 1

Compared to quantitative research methods, narrative research is more

Accepted Answer

Narrative research is a qualitative research method that focuses on the interpretation of individuals' stories or experiences, rather than objective measurement or generalization. Therefore, it is more interpretive and subjective compared to quantitative research methods. Validity and objectivity are not primary concerns in narrative research.

Question 2

Marge is a narrative researcher. Which of the following is most likely the goal for her study of young boys' sports injuries?

Accepted Answer

Marge's role as a narrative researcher suggests she is interested in the personal experiences and stories of the injured youth athletes and their families, making choice D the most likely goal for her study. Choices A and B suggest more quantitative goals, while choice C suggests a broader societal goal.

Question 3

Saeed, a narrative researcher who studies speech and language challenges in adults, has asked Darina to construct a time line and divide the timeline into segments that represent significant events in her life related to her speech and language development. Saeed is best illustrating which of the following data collection approaches?

Accepted Answer

Oral history is a data collection approach that involves interviewing people about their past experiences and perspectives. In this case, Saeed is asking Darina to construct a timeline of her life events related to her speech and language development, which is a type of oral history.

Question 4

Which of the following is an example of the speech recognition tools that the text suggests may facilitate the narrative research process?

Accepted Answer

Dragon Dictate is specifically mentioned in the text as a speech recognition tool that may be useful in facilitating the narrative research process. The other options (MSWrite, Speechwrite, and TypeTALK) are not mentioned in the text as potential tools for this purpose.

Question 5

The final step in the narrative research process is

Accepted Answer

The final step in the narrative research process is to collaborate with the participant to write the narrative and validate it. This is important to ensure that the narrative accurately portrays the participant's experiences and perspectives. Developing a collaborative relationship with the participant, describing data collection, and describing the role of the researcher are all important aspects of the process, but they are not the final step.

Question 6

Mo is conducting a narrative research study on the experiences of certified teachers who must be re-certified or alternatively certified in order to continue to teach in their current positions. The purpose of her study is to describe these teachers' experiences. She has decided to focus on Jenn, a certified elementary teacher and licensed school psychologist who must complete work to be certified to teach in one of the districts new pre-kindergarten classes. What is the next step Mo will take in her study?

Accepted Answer

The next step for Mo is to develop narrative research questions that will guide her study. Before collecting data, she needs to have a clear idea of what she wants to learn from the experiences of these teachers who must be re-certified or alternatively certified. This will help her stay focused during data collection and ensure that she is able to answer her research questions. While collaborating with Jenn and conducting a literature review are important steps in the research process, they come after developing research questions. It is also important for Mo to consider her relationship with Jenn, but this is not the immediate next step in her study.

Question 7

Don is conducting narrative research on the nature of and development of national educational policy. Which of the following includes a primary source in his work?

Accepted Answer

Interviews with individuals who directly developed policy are considered primary sources because they provide firsthand accounts and insights into the development of national educational policy.

Question 8

Seth collected data regarding the experiences of students struggling while learning to read. He interviews students and observes their experiences in their classroom, special support room, and in their homes. He frames his findings in the form of a unified story of their experiences. Which of the following is Seth best displaying?

Accepted Answer

Seth is using narrative analysis, which involves collecting data in the form of stories and using those stories to create a unified narrative that helps to illuminate the experiences of the people being studied.

Question 9

Which of the following is a key characteristic of narrative research?

Accepted Answer

Narrative research is interested in exploring the experiences and stories of individuals, often through personal narratives or interviews. This focus on individual perspectives sets it apart from other research methods that may focus on general trends or group-level phenomena.

Question 10

Shelly is a narrative researcher interested in the challenges of being a first year teacher in a small rural school. Given the suggestions in your text, who might be the best individual for Shelly to consider as a primary participant?

Accepted Answer

Maria, a second year teacher, would be the best individual for Shelly to consider as a primary participant because she has recently experienced being a first-year teacher in a small rural school and can provide insights into the specific challenges and experiences related to Shelly's research interest.

Question 11

Kathy has identified the purpose of her study and her phenomenon to explore. She proceeds to select individuals to study to learn about the experience with, and poses initial research questions, next she will

Accepted Answer

Kathy should consider her role as the researcher next, as it is important to understand how her position, biases, and interactions may influence the study before developing data collection methods or analyzing data.

Question 12

Mo is conducting a narrative research study on the experiences of certified teachers who must be re-certified or alternatively certified in order to continue to teach in their current positions. Why is it important for a Mo to "restory" the stories she collects from the research participant?

Accepted Answer

Restorying involves organizing the stories in a logical sequence and providing coherence to the narrative. This is important because participants may not always tell their stories in a linear fashion or in a way that is easily understandable, and restorying allows the researcher to make sense of the information they have gathered.

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a specific method discussed in your text as a narrative data source?

Accepted Answer

Census findings are not a specific method discussed in the text as a narrative data source. The other three options, oral history, biographical writing, and letter writing, are all discussed as narrative data sources.

Question 14

Which of the following is the best strategy for collaborating with participants in a narrative research study?

Accepted Answer

Negotiating the relationship between the researcher and participant is the best strategy for collaborating in a narrative research study. This involves creating a partnership where the participant is actively involved in shaping the research process and has a say in how their story is told. It also acknowledges the power dynamic between the researcher and participant and seeks to balance that power by giving the participant agency and control over their own narrative. The other choices (A, C, and D) are important steps in analyzing narrative data, but they do not address the collaborative aspect of the research process.

Question 15

Carol would like to study the experiences of individuals recovering from strokes during their therapy sessions. It has been her observation that there are many challenges for these clients, and she wants to better understand those challenges. How might she collect data when conducting narrative research?

Accepted Answer

Narrative research focuses on exploring and understanding individuals' experiences through their stories. Storytelling of clients' experiences is a direct method to gather rich, detailed data about their recovery journey, aligning with the goals of narrative research.

Question 16

Which of the following best characterizes activities during the first phase of restorying?

Accepted Answer

The first phase of restorying involves gathering data, often through interviews, and transcribing the recordings to prepare for narrative analysis.

Question 17

Narrative researchers who collect their participants' stories of their experience and analyze those stories to create a description of themes across the stories are said to be illustrating which type of narrative research?

Accepted Answer

Analysis of narrative involves collecting stories and analyzing them to identify themes and patterns across the narratives.

Question 18

Graham is a new researchers and has questions regarding the role of technology in the narrative research processes. Given knowledge from your text, which of the following recommendation would you make to Graham?

Accepted Answer

The text states that technology, such as email and other electronic communication, can play a role in the narrative research process by providing access to a wider range of participants and allowing for easier sharing and analyzing of data. Therefore, recommending that Graham consider the use of technology in his research would be appropriate. The other answer choices are either too limiting or not realistic in today's research practices.

Quiz 12: Narrative Research