Question 1

The search for the intentional or unintentional meanings attached to signs is called semiotics.

Accepted Answer

This is a correct definition of semiotics, also known as semiotic analysis or semiotic inquiry. Semiotics examines how meaning is created through signs, symbols, language, and other forms of communication. It can be applied to various fields such as linguistics, media studies, anthropology, and marketing.

Question 2

Semiotics is a social science because​

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Semiotics is considered a social science because it studies how meanings are constructed and understood within a society, which involves shared agreements about the meanings associated with particular signs.

Question 3

Qualitative data analysis may be undertaken for​

Accepted Answer

Qualitative data analysis can be used for both descriptive and explanatory purposes, and is also commonly used in constructing an ethnography, therefore option D is the best choice.

Question 4

The utility of case-oriented analysis is the fact that one case canmake theory.

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Question 5

Conversational analysts look only at the structure of communication.

Accepted Answer

Conversational analysts not only look at the structure of communication, but also the social and cultural factors influencing communication, as well as the intentions and contexts of the participants.

Question 6

​Qualitative data processing is both a science and an art.

Accepted Answer

Qualitative data processing involves a systematic approach using scientific methods while also requiring interpretation and subjective judgment, making it both a science and an art.

Question 7

Which of the following is TRUE of variable-oriented analysis?​

Accepted Answer

Variable-oriented analysis looks at patterns and relationships among variables, providing a partial explanation of overall orientations and actions. It does not assume that the researcher can predict or explain every individual's behavior, nor is it similar to the idiographic model of explanation which seeks to understand the unique experience of individuals.

Question 8

It is as important to identify the standardized unit for coding in qualitative analysis as it is in quantitative analysis.

Accepted Answer

In both qualitative and quantitative analysis, identifying a standardized unit for coding is important. In quantitative analysis, this may be numerical data points, while in qualitative analysis, it may be themes or categories. Regardless of the type of analysis, having a standardized unit for coding allows for consistency in the analysis process and helps ensure accurate and reliable results.

Question 9

The following exemplifies:​ ​

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The answer of The following exemplifies:​ ​

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Question 10

Jeremy was born in 1948 and grew up during the 1960's. He was sent to Viet Nam in 1967. In Viet Nam he was horrified by what he saw and when he returned home he suffered sleepless nights and nightmares. He began to work at a bank but often fell asleep during the day. He met Mary, another bank employee, in 1980 and they married in 1981. They divorced in 1983. Mary could not cope with Jeremy's nightmares, bouts of depression, and bouts with alcohol. After the divorce, Jeremy's depression increased and began to drink even more heavily. He was fired from his job in the latter part of 1983. As an explanation for Jeremy's job loss, this could be termed​

Accepted Answer

Jeremy's job loss is best explained through an idiographic and case-oriented analysis, focusing on the unique and individual aspects of his situation, including his personal experiences and challenges.

Question 11

Concept mapping is appropriate for both qualitative and quantitative analysis.

Accepted Answer

Concept mapping can be used for organizing and analyzing data from both qualitative and quantitative research. It is a visual tool that helps researchers identify patterns, themes, and relationships within their data, regardless of the type of data collected.

Question 12

Variable-oriented research is similar to the nomothetic model of explanation.

Accepted Answer

Variable-oriented research focuses on identifying relationships between variables, which is a key feature of the nomothetic approach to explanation. Both approaches aim to identify general patterns across individuals, rather than focusing on the unique characteristics of each individual.

Question 13

Which of the following statements is TRUE about the grounded theory method?​

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Question 14

Qualitative research is undertaken for descriptive purposes, only, and never for explanatory purposes.

Accepted Answer

Qualitative research can be undertaken for both descriptive and explanatory purposes, depending on the research question and objectives. Qualitative research can help explain complex social phenomena and provide in-depth knowledge about people's experiences, beliefs, and behaviors.

Question 15

If Wang from the previous question decided to look at whether grandparents who have grandchildren living with them later obtain custody of the grandchildren and then later adopt the grandchildren, Wang would be looking at​

Accepted Answer

Wang would be looking at processes, which refer to the natural progression of events or changes over time. In this case, Wang is studying the potential sequence from having grandchildren live with grandparents to obtaining custody and then adoption. This involves a series of steps or processes that occur over time.

Question 16

If Cay from the previous question began to look at other grandparent respondents to examine their child care and employment concerns, Cay would be doing​

Accepted Answer

Cross-case analysis involves comparing multiple cases or individuals to identify similarities and differences across their experiences. If Cay is looking at multiple grandparent respondents, it suggests a cross-case analysis approach. Option A, semiotics, involves examining signs and symbols in communication. Option B, variable-oriented analysis, focuses on examining relationships between variables. Option C, case-oriented analysis, involves studying a single individual or case in-depth. Option D, theory, involves developing and testing hypotheses about patterns or relationships in data.

Question 17

Professor Cay notes that respondent Mary Ginger is a 54 year old grandmother who has two grandchildren living in her household. Neither of the grandchildren's parents lives with them although Mary is the maternal grandmother. Cay also learns that Ginger had to quit her job in order to stay home with the young grandchildren because Ginger feared leaving the two youngsters with a baby-sitter or in child care. Two of Ginger's friends were dealing with similar situations and a third friend was considering whether to obtain custody of her grandchild. Thus, Cay learned that Ginger wasn't feeling "alone" in caring for her grandchildren. Using this information alone, it sounds like Professor Cay is doing​

Accepted Answer

Professor Cay is using a case-oriented idiographic analysis because they are focusing on the unique details of Mary Ginger's case and her individual experience of caring for her grandchildren. The information provided is specific to Mary's situation and not generalized to a larger group.

Question 18

Data collection, analysis, and theory are more intimately intertwined in qualitative analysis than in quantitative analysis.

Accepted Answer

Qualitative analysis involves collecting and analyzing data in a way that is less structured and more open-ended than quantitative analysis. This allows for more flexibility in how data is collected and analyzed, which in turn can lead to more complex and nuanced theories being developed from the data. In contrast, quantitative analysis typically involves more structured data collection methods and more rigid statistical analysis techniques, which may limit the ability to generate more nuanced theories. Therefore, qualitative analysis tends to involve a closer and more iterative relationship between data collection, analysis, and theory development than quantitative analysis.

Question 19

Professor Wang is interested in looking at the grandparent - grandchild relationship. Wang wonders whether grandparents assume different roles when providing care to grandchildren. That is, are some grandparents very distant from the grandchildren while others become surrogate parents? According to the Lofland's scheme, Wang is focusing on​

Accepted Answer

Wang is interested in the different roles or degrees of involvement grandparents have with their grandchildren, which relates to the concept of "magnitudes" in Lofland's scheme, as it deals with the intensity or extent of a phenomenon.

Question 20

The grounded theory method begins with​

Accepted Answer

The grounded theory method begins with observations of a phenomenon or situation. The researcher collects data through various means (interviews, observation, etc.) and then analyzes the data to identify patterns and generate theories based on those patterns. Hypotheses are not typically formed until later in the process.

Quiz 20: Qualitative Data Analysis

The search for the intentional or unintentional meanings attached to signs is called semiotics.

Semiotics is a social science because​

Qualitative data analysis may be undertaken for​

The utility of case-oriented analysis is the fact that one case canmake theory.

Conversational analysts look only at the structure of communication.

​Qualitative data processing is both a science and an art.

Which of the following is TRUE of variable-oriented analysis?​

It is as important to identify the standardized unit for coding in qualitative analysis as it is in quantitative analysis.

The following exemplifies:​ ​

Concept mapping is appropriate for both qualitative and quantitative analysis.

Variable-oriented research is similar to the nomothetic model of explanation.

Which of the following statements is TRUE about the grounded theory method?​

Qualitative research is undertaken for descriptive purposes, only, and never for explanatory purposes.

If Wang from the previous question decided to look at whether grandparents who have grandchildren living with them later obtain custody of the grandchildren and then later adopt the grandchildren, Wang would be looking at​

If Cay from the previous question began to look at other grandparent respondents to examine their child care and employment concerns, Cay would be doing​

Data collection, analysis, and theory are more intimately intertwined in qualitative analysis than in quantitative analysis.

The grounded theory method begins with​

Semiotics is a social science because

Qualitative data analysis may be undertaken for

Qualitative data processing is both a science and an art.

Which of the following is TRUE of variable-oriented analysis?

The following exemplifies:

Which of the following statements is TRUE about the grounded theory method?

If Wang from the previous question decided to look at whether grandparents who have grandchildren living with them later obtain custody of the grandchildren and then later adopt the grandchildren, Wang would be looking at

If Cay from the previous question began to look at other grandparent respondents to examine their child care and employment concerns, Cay would be doing

The grounded theory method begins with