Quiz 5 Review

Question 1

What is not a reason why a researcher would choose to use interpretive description?

Answer 1

If it seems like they will be able to gather all relevant knowledge before conducting the research

Question 2

A description that is interpretive should include what?

Answer 2

Layers of Meaning AND balance between analysis and application

Question 3

what does the process of scaffolding a study refer to?

Answer 3

A researcher must understand their personal influence on the topic to be researched

Question 4

What is the major concern associated with saturation in a particular area?

Answer 4

the study does not effectively add to the body of literature

Question 5

Steven has spent 6 months connecting with his participants in a variety of observation, focus groups, and interview settings. he has accomplished this by joining the XC 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 expereince?

Answer 5

insiders vs outsiders

Question 6

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?

Answer 6

focus groups

Question 7

what was discussed as a major challenge when working with data using interpretive description?

Answer 7

establishing codes and themes without jumping to conclusions

Question 8

Danielle read all 10 of her transcripts 15 times. She had a deep understanding of the topic. 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 transformation issues might Danielle have encountered?

Answer 8

Over inscription of self AND misinterpreting frequency.

Question 9

Which pairs are foundational to the characteristic of narrative inquiry?

Answer 9

meaning and context

Question 10

If a participant seemed close to divulging information about a target experience, what type of questioning would you use to encourage them to continue discussing that experience?

Answer 10

probing

Question 11

What type of theme identification might be described as shallow or underdeveloped?

Answer 11

semantic