WorksheetsED800 Ch. 7 Qualitative Data & Analysis
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 8mins
Two types of field notes include:
Temporal & Descriptive
Descriptive & Reflective
Notes of the field
Subjective & Objective
The sampling method used most often by qualitative researchers is termed...
Random Sampling
Stratified Sampling
Cluster Sampling
Purposeful Sampling
Qualitative forms of data include...
Audiovisual Materials
Observations
Documents
All of the Above
True or False: Surveys and interviews are methods of collecting both Qualitative and Quantitative Data.
True
False
Data collection in qualitative research is...
Fast & doesn't consume time
Slow & time consuming
To analyze data means to...
Just describe what I see only
State the obvious & then repeat myself multiple times
Manipulate, look for relationships and patterns.
Identify examples & anomalies in data
Qualitative research focuses on:
Numbers, calculations
Words, interpretations
Statistics, surveys
Expected results
What kind of data is typically involved in qualitative research?
Measurements (e.g., height & weight)
Surveys
Interviews & observations
Performance measures (e.g., grades)
One limitation of qualitative research is...
Unidentified researcher bias
Individuals may not be willing to share their opinions
Some individuals may dominate & influence others
All of the above
Participant number in qualitative research is:
Large
Small
True/False: Generalization is not as important in qualitative research as in quantitative research.
True
False
Qualitative methods are just as valid as quantitative methods.
True
False
When conducting interviews or focus groups, how many recorders should you use?
One
Two
Zero
More than two
"Could you explain that a bit more" is an example of a probe.
True
False
What are the next 2 process steps in collecting data after selecting participants & sites?
Develop means to record information & gain permission to conduct research
Gain permission to conduct research & decide which types of data to collect
Collect data while anticipating field issues & ethical concerns
Decide which types of data to collect & anticipate ethical concerns
