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All of the following inform how a narrative research approach is categorized EXCEPT


A) the scope of the narrative.
B) who authored the narrative account.
C) the underlying relationship between the researcher and the participant.
D) the theoretical framework that influenced the study.

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Seth collected data regarding the experiences of students struggling while learning to read. He interviews students and observes their experiences in their classroom, special support room, and in their homes. He frames his findings in the form of a unified story of their experiences. Which of the following is Seth best displaying?


A) Narrative analysis
B) Narrative critique
C) Analysis of narrative
D) Interpretative narrative

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Kadeem collected interview data and conducted observations regarding the experiences of very rural children enrolled in 'country schools' with students from all grades in attendance. He reports his data in the form of a story. Which of the following types of narrative research is Kadeem is best displaying?


A) Narrative analysis
B) Narrative critique
C) Analysis of narrative
D) Interpretive narrative

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Kathy has identified the purpose of her study and her phenomenon to explore. She proceeds to select individuals to study to learn about the experience with, and poses initial research questions, next she will


A) consider her role as the researcher.
B) develop her data collection methods.
C) determine how she will analyze her data.
D) construct the story with the participants.

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Which of the following best characterizes activities during the first phase of restorying?


A) The researcher shares his version of the narrative and solicits feedback.
B) The researcher conducts interviews and transcribes the recording.
C) The researcher constructs an initial narrative of the data.
D) The researcher presents her personal narrative to be ethical.

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Narrative researchers who collect their participants' stories of their experience and analyze those stories to create a description of themes across the stories are said to be illustrating which type of narrative research?


A) narrative analysis.
B) narrative critique.
C) analysis of narrative.
D) interpretive narrative.

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As identified in your text, which of the following is a trend that has influenced the development of narrative research?


A) Increased emphasis on teacher accountability
B) Increased emphasis on student learning
C) Increased emphasis on teacher reflection
D) Increased emphasis on student self-regulation

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Don is conducting narrative research on the nature of and development of national educational policy. Which of the following includes a primary source in his work?


A) Interviews with a select few informants who developed policy
B) An analysis of the last four administration's policies
C) A survey of all current employees of the Department of Education
D) White papers and press releases from the Department of Education

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Which of the following research topics is most conducive to narrative research?


A) A study of the number of students statewide who use school vouchers.
B) A study that tracks the finance shifts in a state that recently implemented school vouchers.
C) A study that shares the experiences of one large urban district as vouchers were introduced.
D) A study that surveys community members regarding perceived strengths and weaknesses of school vouchers.

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As a narrative researcher you have established a relationship with Saud to better understand the experiences of a father from Saudi Arabia with children growing up in the US. What is your next step?


A) Develop initial narrative research questions.
B) Describe the researcher's role.
C) Describe data collection methods.
D) Complete the writing of the narrative account.

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Compared to quantitative research methods, narrative research is more


A) objective.
B) valid.
C) interpretive.
D) generalizable.

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Nancy studies moving and social relationships in adolescents. Which of the following is likely a topic for her narrative research study?


A) The relationship between number of moves and high school GPA
B) The average number of moves in lower SES children
C) The effects of moving on number of intimate friends in high school seniors
D) The experiences of a student with multiple moves

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Which of the following is NOT considered a type of narrative research?


A) Personal accounts
B) Autoethnography
C) Participant observations
D) Life writing

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Which of the following is NOT a specific method discussed in your text as a narrative data source?


A) Oral History
B) Biographical Writing
C) Letter writing
D) Census findings

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Regarding data collection, narrative researchers generally


A) rely primarily on empirical data.
B) rely on a single source of data.
C) rely on more than one participant.
D) use only methods accepted by quantitative researchers.

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Which of the following is an element that characterizes narrative research?


A) Narrative research focuses on group experiences.
B) Narrative research relies heavily on triangulation.
C) Narrative research is constructed by the researcher.
D) Narrative research incorporates context and place.

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Shelly is a narrative researcher interested in the challenges of being a first year teacher in a small rural school. Given the suggestions in your text, who might be the best individual for Shelly to consider as a primary participant?


A) Maria, a second year teacher
B) Alfred, a new teacher's spouse
C) Sarah, a veteran teacher in the district
D) Jim, the superintendent of the school

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Which of the following research topics is most conducive to narrative research?


A) The gain scores of SAT after preparation classes
B) The experiences of an average-achieving student prepping for the SAT
C) The differences in SAT gain scores between preparation class participants and nonparticipants
D) The effects of two types of preparation classes on student SAT scores

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Marty is a narrative researcher interested in teachers who are children of teachers. He identifies participants and collects the stories of the role that their parents as teachers provided to them and the ways in which their parent's occupation shaped their own career path. He analyzes common themes and creates a description that applies across the stories. In so doing, which of the following types of narrative research is Marty best displaying?


A) Narrative analysis
B) Narrative critique
C) Analysis of narrative
D) Interpretive narrative

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Barb is a narrative researcher interested in the experiences of first generation college students in rural Appalachia. Of the following, who might be the best person to serve as an individual to learn about the problem?


A) Maxine, a university guidance counselor working with first generation students
B) Joseph, a high school teacher who teaches advanced students in rural Appalachia
C) Sam, a first generation university student from rural Appalachia with Junior standing
D) Roger, the father of a first generation university student from rural Appalachia

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