Qualitative Research Quiz 1 Flashcards

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The use of multiple lines of sight, using more than 1 method to collect data, looking at information from multiple viewpoints

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Triangulation

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2
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Where 3 sighting lines intersect

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Triangle of Error

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The use of multiple data collection technologies, multiple theories, multiple researcher, multiple methodologies, or combinations of these four categories of research activities

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Lines of Action

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4
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“The building blocks of theory”

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Concepts

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5
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Symbolic or abstract elements representing objects, properties, or features of objects, processes, or phenomenon

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Concepts

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6
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Testable propositions about the relations among our research concepts form a special class of propositions (concept clusters)

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Hypotheses

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7
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Based on the notion that a sample can be selected that will mathematically represent subgroups of some larger population

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Probability sampling

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Type of probability sampling in which each element in the full population must have an equal and independent chance of inclusion in the eventual sample to be studied. Typically intended to to produce a representative sample.

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Simple random sampling

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9
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Sampling in which efforts are taken to create a quasi-random sample and to have a clear idea about what larger group(s) the sample may reflect without a basis on probability theory.

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Non-probability sampling

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10
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Accidental/availability sample, “whoever shows up”

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Convenience Sample

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11
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Printed list of available population, every nth name selected from list

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Systematic random sampling

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12
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Used whenever researchers need to ensure that a certain sample of the identified population under examination is represented in the sample

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Stratified random sampling

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13
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Judgemental sampling

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Purposive sampling

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14
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Researchers use expertise about some group to select subjects, often used with unusual phenomenon, used when researcher wants more general feel of the experience.

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Purposive sampling

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15
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Chain referral sampling, respondent-driven sampling

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Snowball sampling

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16
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Sampling in which subjects asked to refer other subjects

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Snowball sampling

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17
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Sampling that begins with matrix/table that creates cells labeled by attributes

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Quota sampling

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18
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Researcher seeks to engage fully in the activities of the group or organization under investigation

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Researcher as complete participant

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19
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Researcher accepts overt or announced role as researcher, presence and intentions of researcher known to group

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Participant as observer

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20
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Active attempt to remove from the research records any elements that might indicate the subjects’ identities

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Confidentiality

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21
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Subjects remain nameless

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Anonymity

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22
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Extent to which research findings are an authentic reflection of the personal or lived experiences of the phenomenon under investigation

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Trustworthiness

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23
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Providing a detailed description of the context and circumstances surrounding the phenomena being studied

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Thick description

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24
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2 purposed of triangulation

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Confirmation and completeness

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25
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Use of two or more data collection instruments and techniques to overcome the bias of using a single-method, single-observer, or single theory approach

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Confirmation

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26
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3 types of triangulation

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Data triangulation, researcher triangulation, methodological triangulation

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27
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Use of a variety of different sampling strategies and sources to gather information and obtain a diverse view of the same phenomenon

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Data triangulation

28
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3 categories of data triangulation

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Time, space, person

29
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Collection of data at different intervals

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Time triangulation

30
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Collection of data about the same phenomenon in two or more settings to investigate the consistency of the data across sites

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Space triangulation

31
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Collection of information from more than one level of persons, including individuals, groups, collectives, and societies

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Person triangulation

32
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Use of two or more research methods or approaches in one study

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Methodological triangulation

33
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Involvement of participants in the data analysis process, providing opportunities for them to read, comment on, and contribute to research findings

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Member-checking

34
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Direct acknowledgement by the researcher that he/she is an active participant throughout the research process and therefore has a significant influence on the development of research

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Reflexivity

35
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Questions that have an exclusive concern for focus of study

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Essential questions

36
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Questions roughly equivalent to certain essential ones but worded differently

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Extra questions

37
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Stories, personal encounters, OT practice are what type of source?

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Anecdotal article

38
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Organization of literature review?

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Intro, occupation-based model, body, conclusion

39
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Research in a setting in which the researcher already holds another role

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Backyard research

40
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Term used in social analysis to refer to persons who are able to arbitrate access to a social role

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Gatekeeper

41
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People or organizations who have an interest in your research project, or affect or are affected by its outcomes.

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Stakeholders

42
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“Common rule” of IRB?

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Do no harm

43
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Qualitative research has a ________ and ______ focus?

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Exploratory, descriptive

44
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Qualitative research has an ______ design?

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Emergent

45
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What is the qualitative research process?

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Generation of ideas, literature review, design, data collection and organization, analysis and findings, dissemination

46
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8 steps of concept mapping

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List the concepts, rearrange concepts from abstract to specific, order data into meaningful columns, move columns into idea clusters, review literature to explain relationships, identify examples, create flow chart, refine and make changes

47
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Providing the criteria for measuring/describing a concept

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Operationalize

48
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Providing a working definition of a concept

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Conceptualize

49
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Interpretivist mode assumption?

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No one truth

50
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Interpretivist research purpose?

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development of understanding

51
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Interpretivist approach?

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Inductive (seeking a general conclusion from specific information)

52
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Interpretivist researcher role?

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Emic (insider viewpoint)

53
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Positivist mode seeks to measure what?

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Reality

54
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Positivist mode assumption?

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Reality is measurable

55
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Positivist research purpose?

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generalizability

56
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Positivist research approach?

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deductive (general to specific)

57
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Positivist researcher role?

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Etic (outsider, detached)

58
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Ethnography begins with what?

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Social theory, ideology, or discipline

59
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Contributes to theory development from interviews, observations, and field notes, starts with homogeneous sample, constant comparative method

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Grounded theory

60
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Working with participants to create positive change, focus on creating positive social change

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Action research

61
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2 tasks of action research?

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Uncover/produce info that is directly useful to group of people, enlighten/empower average person to take and use info

62
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2 phases of interviewing?

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Getting in, analysis

63
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Listen for the ______ voice not the _____ voice in an interview.

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Inner, public

64
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Interviewer roles?

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Actor, director, choreographer

65
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Assesses the consistency of results across items within a test.

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Internal reliability

66
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Refers to the extent to which a measure varies from one use to another.

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External reliability