ch 9

Question 1

goal

The goal is to understand data.

Answer 1

qualitiative analysis

Question 2

goal

The goal is to compute the magnitude of variables and relationships, or to explain causal relationships.

Answer 2

quantitiative data

Question 3

vocab

The process of categorization and coding of data that is part of the theory development process in qualitative data analysis is called

Answer 3

data reduction

Question 4

Identify the elements of iterative analysis. (Check all that apply.)

triangulation
memoing
selective coding
negative case analysis

Answer 4

memoing
negative case analysis

Question 5

true statements about comparison

Answer 5

It is used to better understand the similarities and differences between two constructs of interest.

It first occurs as researchers identify categories.

Question 6

Which of the following are included in the section in which data and findings are analyzed in a qualitative research report?

Answer 6

data displays
literature review
intrepretation and summary of the findings

Question 7

In the context of the process of analyzing qualitative data, identify the interrelated processes of data reduction (3)

Answer 7

Iteration and negative case analysis

Theory development

Categorization and coding

Question 8

Working through data several times in order to modify early ideas is called

Answer 8

iteration

Question 10

In the context of data reduction, the process of developing and refining theory and constructs by analyzing the differences and similarities in passages, themes, or types of participants is called

Answer 10

comparison

Question 11

Qualitative researchers typically summarize data using Blank______.

Answer 11

visual displays

Question 11

In the context of data reduction, which of the following are true of tabulation in qualitative analysis?

Answer 11

It provides a counterweight to biases that responses may bring to the analysis.

It is used to look at co-occurrences of themes in a study.