Question 1

Which of the following criteria for validity of qualitative research relates to the stability of the data?

Accepted Answer

A)   Confirmability
B)   Credibility
C)   Transferability
D)   Dependability

Question 2

Deirdre studies Irish-American culture as demonstrated in urban areas with large concentrations of Irish-Americans and small communities in rural areas that have remained tied to their Irish roots. As an Irish-American herself, she has decided to move to a Irish-American community to reside for the duration of her study. While there she will observe the community. Deirdre is displaying which form of data collection?

Accepted Answer

A)   Participant observation
B)   Covert observation
C)   Overt observation
D)   Nonparticipant observation

Question 3

Keb is convinced that teachers provide more praise to their students while he is observing in their classrooms than they do otherwise. Of the following the most appropriate way to decrease Keb's concerns and increase validity of his data is

Accepted Answer

A)   to tell teachers he is interested in something unrelated to praise.
B)   to focus on a smaller number of teachers.
C)   increase the amount of time he spends in the classrooms.
D)   observe the classes covertly.

Question 4

Jill, a sociologist, is interested in social networking behaviors of exceptional business students. She goes to the business student socials, honorary meetings, and other public events. She does not interact with the business students but does observe and record their behaviors. In this scenario, Jill is best described as a(n)

Accepted Answer

A)   participant observer.
B)   nonparticipant observer.
C)   overt observer.
D)   privileged observer.

Question 5

Interviews generally used to gather basic information at the start of a study are referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)   structured.
B)   informal.
C)   unstructured.
D)   spontaneous.

Question 6

Damir is a music educator interested in successful high school jazz programs. He goes to work as a 'new' teacher at a high school with a high-ranking jazz program. He works with the students and with the music educator at the school while exploring the jazz program. Given this scenario, which of the following research sites is likely MOST pertinent to Damir's study?

Accepted Answer

A)   The teachers' lounge in the music wing of the building
B)   The Jazz programs' concerts
C)   The Jazz programs' practice sessions
D)   Individual student lessons with the Jazz instructors

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT considered a qualitative research data source?

Accepted Answer

A)   Photographs
B)   Journals
C)   Informal conversations
D)   Survey instruments

Question 8

Of the following, the data collection method of choice in interview studies is

Accepted Answer

A)   writing notes after the interview.
B)   having the participant write their responses.
C)   writing notes during the interview.
D)   recording the interview.

Question 9

Which of the following is generally true when comparing focus group interviews with individual interviews?

Accepted Answer

A)   Focus group interviews often take more time than individual interviews
B)   Focus group interviews are conducted without structured questions
C)   All participants must reach agreement for quality data from focus groups
D)   Transcribing focus group interviews is often easier than individual interviews

Exam 19: Qualitative Data Collection

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Which of the following is NOT considered a qualitative research data source?

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