Qualitative Research Methods

_____________ refers to a combination of different approaches to collecting and interpreting qualitative data.

• Triangulation

• Reflexivity

• Trustworthiness

What method of triangulation refers to using multiple perspectives or theories to interpret data.

• Method triangulation

• Data triangulation

• Theory triangulation

Which of these scatter charts show a negative correlation?

• A

• B

• C

The idea that researchers should reflect as much as possible on how their own biases might have interfered with observations or interpretations is called _______________ .

• Reflexivity

• Iterative questioning

• Thought checking

Checking the accuracy of data by having participants read transcripts of the studies in which they were involved is called ____________________________ .

• Iterative questioning

• Credibility checks

• Reflexivity

In this qualitative sampling method participants are defined in advance, but proportions and sample size are not defined.

• Quota

• Purposive

• Snowball

This type of qualitative sampling is the most superficial approach where you just use a sample that is easily available or accessible.

• Quota

• Snowball

• Convenience

This is a special type of qualitative sampling that stops at the point of data saturation..

• Quota

• Theoretical

• Snowball

In this type of qualitative sampling, it is decided prior to the start of research how many people to include in the sample and which characteristics they should have.

• Quota

• Purposive

• Snowball

What is the overall perk of using observations?

• The ability to have first-hand experiences

• The ability to control data

• The ability to generate diverse data about the behavior of participants in a naturally occurring setting.