The purpose of grounded theory research is to: a. describe experiences as they are lived. b. examine events of the past. c. observe and document interactions within a culture. d. study phenomena that contribute to theory development. ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: D Grounded theory develops theory directly from the research data. Phenomenological research attempts to […]
Which of the following is true about qualitative research? a. A priori categories are established for analysis purposes. b. Data are usually collected in a laboratory setting. c. Focus is on studying the “whole.” d. Intuition and abstraction are suppressed. ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: C Qualitative research focuses on understanding the whole, which is consistent […]
The following research steps could be found in which type of qualitative research? • Identification of the culture to be studied • Gaining entrance • Cultural immersion • Acquiring informants • Theory development a. Ethnographic b. Grounded theory c. Historical d. Phenomenological ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: A Ethnographic research was developed by anthropologists as a […]
The purpose of ethnographic research is to: a. describe experiences as they are lived. b. examine events of the past. c. observe and document interactions within a culture. d. study phenomena that contribute to theory development. ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: C Ethnographic research was developed by anthropologists as a mechanism for studying cultures. Phenomenological research […]
Which of the following best describes how to handle extraneous variables? (Choose all that apply.) The researcher: a. can control all extraneous variables as long as they are identified. b. can control for extraneous variables through study design. c. must identify the main extraneous variables and control for them. d. should include all extraneous variables […]
The components of rigor in qualitative research are: a. availability, bias, and significance. b. openness and adherence to the philosophical orientation. c. predicting, confidentiality, and anonymity. d. sampling, partitioning, and setting. ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: B In qualitative research, rigor is associated with openness, scrupulous adherence to a philosophical perspective, thoroughness in collecting data, and […]
A key factor in qualitative research is: a. confidentiality. b. internal validity. c. random sampling. d. researcher-participant relationship. ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: D The researcher-participant relationship in qualitative research affects the data collected and its interpretation. The researcher must have the support and confidence of the informant to complete the research. Confidentiality is important in […]
In selecting a research design, what would indicate that the researcher’s choice was not the correct one? The a. methods of measurement do not match the research purpose. b. plans for data analysis are reasonable and match the study questions. c. researcher is capable of conducting the study. d. research question can be addressed with […]
Which of the following are true statements about what research means? (Choose all that apply.) Research: a. and experiment are synonymous terms. b. has specific protocols and steps to follow. c. helps us know about new situations and concepts. d. proves the “true reality” of a situation. ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: B, C Research has […]
Which of the following are true statements about basic research? (Choose all that apply.) Basic research: a. cannot be generalized. b. has no implications for practice. c. is often conducted with animals. d. is the pursuit of “knowledge for knowledge’s sake.” ESSAYBID ANSWER ANS: C, D Animals are often used in basic research. Basic […]
