Chapter 2- Qual and Quant

Question 1

what kind of questions are asked in quantitative research?

Answer 1

specific, narrow questions

Question 2

Qualitative Research Studies Emphasize _____ and _______ to Explore a Phenomenon

Answer 2

Text Data

Thematic Analyses

Question 3

combined studies, the researchers are interested in both:

Answer 3

explaining variables and exploring a phenomenon

Question 4

In quantitative research, the research problem tends to call for:

Answer 4

■ an explanation of the relationships that exist among variables,
■ a measurement of trends in a population.

Question 5

In qualitative research, the research problem tends to call for:

Answer 5

■ an exploration because little is known about the problem,

■ a detailed description and understanding of a phenomenon.

Question 6

In quantitative research, the literature review tends to:

Answer 6

■ remain static, being reviewed mostly at the start of the study’s research process,
■ be used to prescribe the direction (i.e., the purpose statement, research questions, hypotheses) of the study.

Question 7

In qualitative research, the literature review tends to:

Answer 7

■ be dynamic, being reviewed at the start of the study and as new ideas emerge throughout the study’s research process,
■ inform the researcher’s perspective, but not prescribe the direction
of and the study.

Question 8

In quantitative research,

the purpose statement, research questions, and hypotheses tend to:

Answer 8

■ be specific and narrow,
■ focus on measurable, observable
variables.

Question 9

In qualitative research, the purpose statement and research questions tend to:

Answer 9

be general and broad,

focus on participants’ perspectives about a phenomenon.

Question 10

In quantitative research, the overall approach tends to consist of:

Answer 10

choosing an experimental or nonexperimental quantitative research design.

Question 11

In qualitative research, the overall approach tends to consist of:

Answer 11

choosing a general qualitative approach or a formal qualitative research design.

Question 12

In quantitative research, the participant selection and data collection tends to consist of:

Answer 12

■ collecting information from a large number of individuals, sites, or time points,
■ collecting data using instruments with preset questions and responses,
■ gathering quantifiable (numeric) data.

Question 13

In qualitative research, the participant selection and data collection tends to consist of:

Answer 13

■ collecting information from a small number of individuals or sites,
■ collecting data using forms with general, emerging questions to permit the participant to generate responses,
■ gathering word (text) or image (picture) data.

Question 14

In quantitative research, data analysis and results tend to:

Answer 14

■ consist of statistical and graphical analysis procedures,

■ compare groups, relate variables, and describe trends.

Question 15

In qualitative research, data analysis and results tend to:

Answer 15

■ consist of text and image analysis procedures,

■ develop description and themes.

Question 16

In quantitative research, the conclusions tend to emphasize:

Answer 16

comparisons of results with prior predictions and past studies.

Question 17

In qualitative research, the conclusions tend to emphasize:

Answer 17

statements about the larger meaning of the findings and personal reflections about the findings.

Question 18

In quantitative research, the research reports tend to:

Answer 18

■ use standard, fixed structures and evaluative criteria,

■ be written with an objective and impersonal approach.

Question 19

In qualitative research, the research reports tend to:

Answer 19

■ use flexible, emerging structures and evaluative criteria,

■ be written with a subjective and reflexive approach.