Quiz 5: Qualitative Options Flashcards
What is NOT a reason why a researcher would choose to use interpretive description?
a) if it seems like they will be able to gather all relevant knowledge before conducting the research
b) if they are looking to add a current practice
c) if the inquiry is more applied in nature
d) if they may not have all of the information surrounding the topic before they make a practice suggestion
a) if it seem like they will be able to gather all relevant knowledge before conducting the research
A description that is interpretive should include which of the following?
a) layers if meaning AND suggestions for causation
b) balance between analysis and application AND a control group
c) layers of meaning AND balance between analysis and application
d) suggestions for causation AND a control group
e) none of the above are correct
c) layers of meaning AND balance between analysis and application
What does the process of ‘scaffolding a study’ refer to?
a) a research should effectible select the participants and research method
b) a researcher should ensure they compete an effective literature review
c) a researchers must understand their personal influence on the topic to be researched
d) a researcher must understand the scientific method to scaffold properly
c) a researcher must understand their personal influence on the topic to be researched
What is the major concern associated with saturation in a particular area?
a) all of the good ideas have been taken
b) too many participants will result in repeated studies
c) the study does not effectively add to the body of literature
d) saturation is positive and means the concept is fully understood
e) none of the above are correct
c) the study does not effectively add to the body of literature
Steven has spent 6 months connecting with his participants in a variety of observation, focus group, and interview settings. He has accomplished this by joining the local cross-country skiing club and has gained the trust and respect of most of the members of the group. After 6 months, he decides that he can begin his more formal exploration of the group because he has become a member.
Which concept best relates to Steven’s experience?
a) learning not to lead
b) stepping out of your role
c) revealing and concealing
d) insiders vs. outsiders
d) insiders vs. outsiders
The topic you want to explore is how social groups can support coping after a loss.
Based on your topic, you would most likely consider which of the following data collection methods?
a) interviews
b) focus groups
c) participant observation
d) all of the above are acceptable
b) focus groups
What was discussed as a major challenge when working with the data using interpretive description?
a) recognizing usable patterns
b) establishing codes and themes without jumping to conclusions
c) selecting the correct codes to focus on
d) categorizing each of the codes as soon as possible
b) establishing codes and themes without jumping to conclusions
Danielle read all 10 of her transcripts 15 times. She had a deep understanding of the topic and the participant responses. She made note that 9 of the 10 participants had mentioned experiencing significant pain during their early gymnastics experiences. Danielle had never been a gymnast, but she knew that this had to be presented in the findings because of the support it could provide for young gymnasts.
Which of the following transformation issues might Danielle have encountered?
a) premature closure AND over-inscription of self
b) over-inscription of self AND misinterpreting frequency
c) premature closure AND misinterpreting frequency ONLY
d) misinterpreting frequency ONLY
e) over-inscription of self ONLY
b) over-inscription of self AND misinterpreting frequency
Which of the following are potential suitable dissemination for an academic inquiry?
a) academic journals
b) academic conferences
c) community seminars
d) two of the above are correct
e) all of the above are correct
e) all of the above are correct
Which of the following does NOT describe narrative inquiry?
a) dynamic
b) divergent
c) distinct
d) diverse
e) digress
e) digress
Which of the following pairs are foundational to the characteristics of narrative inquiry?
a) meaning and interviewing
b) personal and social
c) meaning and context
d) context and embodiment
e) achievement and meaning
c) meaning and context
Which of the following interview styles would support a deep and meaningful exploration of a person’s experience of marginalization?
a) survey
b) structured
c) semi-structured
d) open-ended
e) more than one answer is correct
e) more than one answer is correct
If a participant seemed close to divulging information about a target experience, what type of questioning would I use to encourage them to continue discussing that experience?
a) introducing
b) probing
c) specifying
d) structuring
e) none of the above are correct
b) probing
Which type of theme identification might be described as shallow or underdeveloped?
a) semantic
b) latent
c) surface
d) familiarization
e) transcribing
a) semantic
