Question 1

When a researcher becomes immersed in an entire culture for a lengthy period of time, it is called a(n)

Accepted Answer

Ethnographic inquiry involves a researcher immersing themselves in a culture for an extended period to study its people and practices.

Question 2

The best way to assess a qualitative research study's credibility would be to

Accepted Answer

Having participants read a draft of the report, known as member checking, helps ensure that the findings accurately reflect their experiences and perspectives, enhancing the study's credibility.

Question 3

___________ refers to research in which the observer becomes part of the group being studied.

Accepted Answer

Participant observation involves the researcher actively engaging and becoming part of the group being studied to gather data and insights.

Question 4

The accuracy of the identification and description of the subject of study in a qualitative research project is known as

Accepted Answer

Credibility refers to the accuracy and truthfulness of the findings in qualitative research, ensuring that the study's subject is accurately identified and described.

Question 5

In one study, researchers studied a Christian school by sitting in the back of the classroom and taking notes without interacting much with anyone. The researcher would be referred to as a(n)

Accepted Answer

The researcher is primarily observing and taking notes without interacting much, which aligns with the role of an "observer as participant."

Question 6

Amanda conducts a study with 8 teenagers who meet for about an hour to discuss bullying in high schools. Amanda is using which type of research method?

Accepted Answer

Amanda is using a focus group, which involves guided discussions with a small group of people to explore their perceptions and opinions on a specific topic.

Question 7

Which of the following is FALSE regarding interviews?

Accepted Answer

Interviews do not need to follow a predetermined script to be scientifically valid; unstructured interviews are a common and valid method of data collection.

Question 8

Jessica wishes to understand the motivations of people who join the Hare Krishna group, so she joins and immerses herself in the group. Jessica has conducted what kind of research?

Accepted Answer

Jessica has conducted participant observation, as she actively joins and immerses herself in the group to understand their motivations.

Question 9

Which of the following is FALSE regarding focus groups?

Accepted Answer

Focus group members typically do not know each other beforehand to ensure unbiased and open discussions.

Question 10

Joanna is conducting interviews with students who have various disabilities. She allows each student to discuss whatever he or she wants in these interviews; she doesn't have a preset list of questions. Joanna is doing a(n)

Accepted Answer

Joanna is conducting unstructured interviews because she does not have a preset list of questions and allows the students to discuss whatever they want.

Question 11

Which of the following is an advantage of participant observation?

Accepted Answer

Participant observation allows researchers to gather detailed and in-depth information about the subjects in their natural environment, which is often more comprehensive than data collected through other methods.

Question 12

Dr. Jones spends two years immersed in the Yoruba tribe in Nigeria in order to better understand cross-cultural differences in child-rearing. Dr. Jones is engaged in what kind of research?

Accepted Answer

Ethnographic inquiry involves the researcher immersing themselves in a culture or community to observe and understand their practices and beliefs, which is what Dr. Jones is doing with the Yoruba tribe.

Question 13

If researchers are neutrally observing behavior in the real world, they are engaging in

Accepted Answer

Naturalistic observation is a research method in which researchers observe behavior in its natural setting without intervening or manipulating the situation.

Question 14

Marianne wishes to determine if her qualitative research project would produce the same results if it was conducted in a different context. Marianne is most concerned about

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The answer of Marianne wishes to determine if her qualitative...

Question 15

Researchers make a judgment regarding the transferability of results based on

Accepted Answer

Transferability refers to the extent to which research findings can be applied to other contexts. A thorough and clear research report allows others to understand the context and methodology, aiding in assessing transferability.

Question 16

Which of the following is a drawback to the participant observation method?

Accepted Answer

Participant observation can take time for acceptance, doesn't allow for causal conclusions, and may lead to loss of objectivity.

Question 17

Rebecca is concerned with knowing if she is actually studying the topic that she intends to study in her qualitative research project. Rebecca is most concerned with

Accepted Answer

Rebecca is concerned with credibility, which refers to the accuracy and truthfulness of the findings in qualitative research, ensuring that she is studying the intended topic.

Question 18

A researcher who becomes part of a group by working and interacting extensively with others is called a(n)

Accepted Answer

A "participant as observer" is a researcher who actively engages with the group while collecting data, becoming part of the group to gain deeper insights.

Question 19

___________ refers to the extent to which the results of a qualitative research project can be generalized to other settings and groups.

Accepted Answer

Transferability refers to the extent to which the results of a qualitative research project can be generalized or applied to other settings and groups.

Question 20

James is conducting interviews with students who have dropped out of school. He asks each student the same set of questions in an effort to determine what factors are important in terms of why students drop out. James is doing a(n)

Accepted Answer

James is conducting a structured interview because he is asking each student the same set of questions to systematically gather data on why students drop out.

Quiz 3: Qualitative Research Methods