SW 340 Chapter 6

A key difference between qualitative and quantitative research methods in terms of data analysis is that:

Both A and B

Limitations of the qualitative approach include which of the following?

Both A and B

Limitations of the observational data collection method include which of the following:

Both A and C

This qualitative research method yields a rich, detailed, and in-depth description and analysis of a single unit or small number of units:

Case Study

This method of sampling focuses on cases that do not fit the usual pattern and represent the extremes of a phenomenon of interest:

Deviant Case Sampling

Qualitative research method aims to understand an entire culture, subculture, or social group through extensive participant observation:

Ethnography

Which of the following statements best captures the difference between pure observation and participant observation?

In pure observation, the researcher remains apart from the group, But in participant observation, the researcher becomes actively involved in the research setting.

Which of the following is not an interview method used in qualitative research?

Interviews using a number of predefined responses.

Use of qualitative methods would be appropriate if a research question relates to:

Rich Descriptions of People's Lived Experiences

Qualitative research methods focus on which of the following kinds of data?

The deeper meanings of human experience

Employing a quota sampling strategy would be appropriate in the following circumstances:

The research question focuses on a population that has distinct categories of membership or participation.

The term saturation refers to:

When no new information emerges from data collection.

Preparing qualitative data for analysis often involves which of the following:

All of the Above

Snowball sampling

All of the Above

Which of the following represent strengths of the observational data collection method?

All of the Above

Qualitative research method seeks to generate theory that arises from the data itself rather than being generated a priority based on the researcher's knowledge and experience:

Grounded Theory

Maximizing the rigor of qualitative data analysis by validating the conclusions includes all but one of the following:

Maximizing statistical power.

The purpose of this method within the qualitative tradition is to generate a more comprehensive understanding of the phenomenon of interest by expanding the scope of research

Mixed method design.

Qualitative research method aims to capture the essence or meaning of the lived experience, or the individual's perception of his or her being in the world:

Phenomenology.