qualitative methods test 1

Question 1

what is knowledge?

Answer 1

any type of information that helps us understand something; the world

Question 2

what does knowledge determine?

Answer 2

how we operate (act, react, and think in different situations)

Question 3

how to acquire knowledge?

Answer 3

1. observation
2. practice/experience
3. talking to people/asking questions
4. listenning
5. reading/media
6. being part of groups

Question 4

is knowledge a conscious or an unconscious process?

Answer 4

both

Question 5

what is culture?

Answer 5

it’s a collective way of being of a group of people

Question 6

what is culture a template for?

Answer 6

how we think and actn

Question 7

what’re the elements of culture?

Answer 7

1. values
2. norms
3. traditions
4. practices
5. symbols
6. aesthetics
7. communication

Question 8

what is scientific research based off of?

Answer 8

systematic research aka rigorous research

Question 9

what does the scientific research rely on?

Answer 9

imperical evidence aka actual proof that can be measured, counted, observed

Question 10

in scientific research, what is replication?

Answer 10

the study must produce the same results every time give the same conditions

Question 11

with replication you can…

Answer 11

identify the causation and understand cause & effect

Question 12

what is the social science research focused on?

Answer 12

humanity and social formations

Question 13

what are the differences between scientific research and social science research?

Answer 13

1. replication in social science research is impossible
2. it is difficult to isolate causation
3. cannot formulate laws

Question 14

why is replication impossible in the social science research?

Answer 14

humans are too complex & unpredictable

Question 15

what are the advantages of the interviews?

Answer 15

1. you get to speak directly to the participants
2. they get to answer questions in their own words, giving a more detailed explanation

Question 16

how do you prepare for an interview?

Answer 16

you create an interview guide in a logical order and organized by topic

Question 17

what is an interview guide?

Answer 17

list of questions

Question 18

what tips would you give someone before conducting an interview?

Answer 18

1. make an appointment
2. find a quiet location
3. make sure equipment works

Question 19

what tips would you give someone during the conducting of the interviw?

Answer 19

1. start with small talk
2. ask for informed consent
3. be familiar with interview guide
4. make respondent comfortable
5. ask probing questions
6. don’t suggest answers
7. don’t interrupt
8. don’t repeat questions

Question 20

how do you make a respondent comfortable during an interview?

Answer 20

1. be an active listener
2. make relevant comments
3. don’t take notes

Question 21

what are the origins of life histories?

Answer 21

the method derived from biography

Question 22

what is the purpose of life histories?

Answer 22

use a life as an example of broader processes

Question 23

what are 3 different ways to conduct life histories?

Answer 23

1. interviews
2. archival research
3. prolonged ethnographic research

Question 24

what is meant by archival research?

Answer 24

the use of historical documents, generally done when individual is either dead or unavailable and it is only on documents to piece together lives

Question 25

what are the advantages of a focus group?

Answer 25

1. its faster
2. the group dynamic can stimulate the conversation
3. you can understand major trends

Question 26

what are the disadvantages of a focus group?

Answer 26

1. you cannot deal with sensitive subjects
2. a few participants will dominate the conversation
3. participants may change their answers because they want to fit in
4. it can be difficult to keep control of the conversation

Question 27

what is the process of a focus group?

Answer 27

1. interview guide
2. select participants
3. select location
4. procedure explanation
5. interview + moderate
6. finish interview

Question 28

what is participant observation?

Answer 28

intense form of cultural immersion

Question 29

what do ethnographers uncover that is most important?

Answer 29

folkterms

Question 30

what’re folkterms?

Answer 30

words/expressions that insiders will be familiar with

Question 31

what is a hypothesis?

Answer 31

it is a clear & direct statement that expresses the expected relationship between 2 variables followed by an explanation. it basically predicts the results of a study

Question 32

what is a variable?

Answer 32

any element with more than one potential outcome

Question 33

what are the 2 types of variables in a hypothesis?

Answer 33

1. independent variable
2. dependent variable

Question 34

what is an independent variable?

Answer 34

it is the cause
+ it can change on its own

Question 35

what is a dependent varibale?

Answer 35

it is the effect
+ change to this varibale will be cause by the independent variable

Question 36

what are operational definitions?

Answer 36

it is an explanation of how a variable will be measure and defined for the duration of a study. It is consistent in applying definitions and ensure the validity of results

Question 37

what is a research question when it comes to inductive research?

Answer 37

questions that will guide our inquiry, that is broadin scope and somewhat focused

Question 38

what are key themes when it comes to inductive research?

Answer 38

1. potential answers to research questions
2. outlet for emotions
3. special content = own rules
4. respect