Qualitative Research

Triangulation is a validation approach based on the search for the __________ of results obtained by multiple sources and perspectives.

• convergence

• absence

• divergence

A researcher who utilizes methods triangulation __________.

• mixes research methods with non overlapping strengths and weaknesses

• examines multiple theories in order to explain study results

• uses multiple methods of data collection to capture a single phenomenon

• corroborates the observations of multiple observers

Researchers conducting a qualitative study focus on exploring the world as it occurs __________ in order to capture participants’ perspectives.

• naturally

• generally

• broadly

• artificially

Data collected in qualitative research are analyzed and interpreted and then written using ________.

• statistical

• passive-voice

• third-person

• narrative

Qualitative research uses the _________ or _________ part of an inclusive scientific method.

• top down

• bottom up

• deductive

• inductive

Qualitative research focuses on studying particular people, groups, schools, and places.

• True

• False

Qualitative research is just the opinion of the researcher and is based only on idiosyncratic and anecdotal information.

• True

• False

Qualitative research uses an inductive mode of science and often focuses on exploration and discovery.

• True

• False

_______ research usually focuses on the relationships among variables, while ______ attempts to understand concrete human reality in its local context, with all of its complexity.

Answer the first blank only

• Quantitative

• Qualitative

Which of the following is an example or characteristic of using a “holistic” approach in qualitative research?

• Transcribing a distinctive communication pattern of a community member

• focusing only on the data available on a single day within a study

• Documenting the ethnic background of a study participant

• Describing the established cultural norms of a given population