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Chapter 14

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Multiple Choice

This activity contains 14 questions.

	Qualitative data analysis   Is an ongoing cyclic process integrated into all phases of qualitative research Is a haphazard process Builds from abstractions to the narrative descriptions Is conducted after data are collected

	Inductive analysis refers to   Imposing categories on the data prior to data collection Presenting data in statistical tables Selectively ignoring data to present bias conclusions Testing hypotheses Developing categories primarily from the data

	Crystallization   Refers to the technical/objectivist style Refers to the analyst deciding the categories in advance Seeks to open the analyst to maximum experiences within the analytic style All of the above

	Organizing the data proceeds by   Starting with predetermined categories and then forming sub-categories Imposing patterns on the data Identifying major patterns and then forming categories and topics Identifying topics and then forming categories

	Interim analysis incorporates   Developing patterns Emic and etic categories Writing many observer comments in field and interview notes Comparing and contrasting

	A data segment refers to   Dividing data into parts An abstract name the represents the meaning of similar topics Predetermined categories One idea, episode, or piece of information relevant to the study

	Which of the following lists the steps to develop a data classification system in correct order?   Name topics, try out system, compare for topic duplication, refine, identify segments Try out system, refine system, name topics, compare for topic duplication Compare for topic duplication, identify segments, try out system and refine Identify segments, name topics, compare for topic duplication, try out system, refine system

	Most researchers limit the number of topics to less than   40 30 50 20

	Which of the following techniques does NOT develop topics into categories?   Careful analysis of “red flag” statements Accepting participants’ assumptions and their statements literally Mentally comparing the data to a similar or a far-out situation Asking basic questions: who, what, when, where, how, and why Applying a flip-flop technique

	In the latter phases of data analysis, which type of category is emphasized?   Emic categories Theoretical categories Categories from social science literature Etic categories

	Triangulation in pattern-seeking is   Accepting each participant’s testimony as trustworthy Ignoring data that appears inconsistent with corroborated facts Treating one’s first impressions as accurate An intuitive process Cross-checking each observation with other sources of data

	Which of the following is true of negative evidence? It is   Not reported in the findings Used to modify a pattern Overlooked during data collection Ignored as untrustworthy data

	Coded data can be managed manually by using any of the following EXCEPT   A file card technique A cut-and-file technique A cut and paste technique using a word processing program Computer software programs

	When presenting qualitative results, researchers   Paraphrase participants’ language to make it easier to understand Use analytical memos containing the researcher’s language Omit the context of the phenomenon studied Quote participant’s words and statements

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