Which of the following would be most accurate in describing the data analysis process in qualitative research? a. Data are carefully maintained as they are first collected. b. Data are checked for accuracy and then coded for computer analysis. c. Participants provide information that is transcribed for researcher use. d. The main emphasis in analysis […]
Coding for qualitative studies: a. allows the data to be retrieved by category. b. consists of changing the text into numerical groupings. c. is facilitated by the fact that data are collected in an organized fashion. d. prepares the data for analysis on a computer. ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: A Coding is a method of […]
What international document was developed in 1949 to direct investigators in conducting ethical research? a. Declaration of Helsinki b. Department of Health, Education, and Welfare regulations c. National Commission for the Protection of Human Subjects ordinance d. Nuremberg Code ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: D The development of the Nuremberg Code in 1949 addressed the mistreatment […]
Why would a researcher use written documents from participants when interviews are possible? a. Often the text comes from the transcription of taped (verbal) interviews. b. Researchers find text information easier to analyze than transcribed taped interviews. c. Text information is easier to collect. d. Written information replaces verbal accounts. ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: A […]
Which of the following is true about qualitative data analysis? a. Data analysis occurs in three stages: description, analysis, and interpretation. b. Data are usually collected and analyzed item by item. c. Methodology is clearly described in most research reports. d. There is a very different order for data handling than in quantitative research. […]
A researcher who does not disclose that a portion of the data from the original study sample was not used in the final data analysis could be accused of: a. infidelity. b. lack of scientific objectivity. c. plagiarism. d. scientific misconduct. ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: D Examples of scientific misconduct include fabrication, falsification, or forging; […]
Which of the following should the qualitative researcher pay attention to as part of observation? a. Focusing only on what is directly happening to the participant. b. Focusing solely on the unexpected events in the participant’s life. c. General overview of the participant’s routine. d. Personal reactions to the situation. ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: D […]
A qualitative researcher is discussing data gathering with one participant in a study about women who have experienced significant loss in their lives. They set up a series of interviews and plan to meet in the participant’s home. The researcher expects to develop a mutual understanding on the topic with the participant. Before leaving the […]
Which type of qualitative researcher is likely to use film, videotapes, or photographs to collect data? a. Ethnographic b. Grounded theory c. Historical d. Phenomenologist ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: C Historians may observe film, videotapes, photographs, or artistic representations of historical events. Ethnographers observe and document interactions within a culture. Historians may observe film, videotapes, […]
Which type of research uses a unique method of reporting data? a. Ethnographic b. Grounded theory c. Historical d. Phenomenological ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: C Historical research reports do not follow the traditional formalized style that is characteristic of much research. Reports of ethnographic research follow the traditional style. Historical research reports do not follow […]
