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	In research, investigators attempt to keep an open mind about what they see, and start with a flexible approach to collecting the information, not a restrictive pre-established design.

	Data collected in qualitative research is usually in the form of or pictures rather than numbers.

	Whenever the observer interacts with people observed, or participates in what is under study, this is called. .

	The theory states that theory develops from the bottom up from many pieces of collected evidence that found to be interconnected.

	Unlike quantitative research, a qualitative study does not begin with to be tested. Rather it emerges from the analyses of the data as they are collected.

	means supporting conclusions with evidence from different sources, in particular, confirming data collected in one way with data collected in a completely different way.

	observation is often used in studies of children's interactions and behaviors and was a primary tool used by Piaget and Freud.

	In most kinds of observation studies, are the most important data that are collected.

	What qualitative research lacks in generalizability it makes up in .

	Qualitative research is concerned with the rather than simply with outcomes or products.

	What is sometimes missing from quantitative methods, that qualitative methods have?   Numbers and data Accurate statistics Inside story synopsis

	When collecting data, it is important that the researcher does what?   Does not discuss subject by name in a different setting All of the above blends into the setting Keeps a written record

	The chapter includes an example of a chef who follows a recipe word for word and step by step. The chef could be compared to what?   Mixed method researcher Qualitative researcher Quantitative researcher None of the above

	When conducting a qualitative research study, it is important to conduct your research in a place where you can   Not be noticed by participants Develop rapport with the subjects Have enough room take field notes Observe every participant

	If you were given a large basket of 12 different fruit and your job was to sort them into 3 different categories based upon a scheme you have to develop. This is an example of what step in qualitative research?   Analyze data Generate hypotheses Draw conclusions Collect data

	Which of the following is an advantage to participant observation?   They will lose their objectivity and identify with the participants. They won't have to write field notes There observations will be more accurate They will build rapport with the participants.

	What is a limitation of qualitative research?   involve detailed observations over a very small number of sites They include too large of a participant base. Without actual numbers to compare, their conclusions are often inaccurate. Way too costly

	The product of qualitative study is a "thick description", a narrative account that may or may not include tables and figures.    True  False

	In qualitative research, plans evolve as researchers learn about the settings and subjects.    True  False

	A qualitative researcher should never use just a pencil and pad as a recording device. It is always necessary to use either a video or tape recorder.    True  False

	Qualitative researchers don't believe that human behavior is significantly influenced by the setting in which it occurs.    True  False

	The qualitative research approach demands that the world be approached with the assumption that nothing is trivial, and everything has the potential of being a clue.    True  False

	Researchers never have to worry about their opinions and reactions changing over time while conducting a study.    True  False

	Conducting qualitative research does not proceed in distinct steps as do quantitative studies.    True  False

	Discussing your observations with other before you write them down can alter what you record    True  False

	In qualitative research you should wait until all of the data has been collected before you analyze any of it.    True  False

	After completing a study, a researcher should take a short break from reviewing the date and them come back to it before making a final conclusion.    True  False

	Qualitative interviews usually follow an exact format of questions    True  False

	In addition to recording what happened, the observer usually writes reflections or comments on the day's observation.    True  False

	Writing, "the class looks bored" is a good example of how to keep a running record.    True  False

	Unlike quantitative research, statistics are never used in qualitative research.    True  False

	Qualitative research is better than quantitative research.    True  False

	Qualitative methods can be sued to generate, inform, and explore hypotheses, but they can rarely test them.    True  False

	Many researchers find it extremely helpful to mix qualitative and quantitative research methods.    True  False

	It is possible to have either a qualitative-quantitative approach or a quantitative-qualitative approach.    True  False

	Pretend that you are going to do a qualitative research study in your current classroom. Describe in detail how you would complete your observation. What would you be studying? Would you participate and interact? How will you record your findings?   To create paragraphs in your essay response, type <p> at the beginning of the paragraph, and </p> at the end.

	If a principal was trying to conduct a study to determine how to increase attendance, what are some statistics about the school the researcher would want to know? Ex. Social status of parents List three other, and explain why they are important and how they could influence the study.   To create paragraphs in your essay response, type <p> at the beginning of the paragraph, and </p> at the end.

	If you were to conduct a research study to determine the level of success of a school's new character education program, would you choose to use a quantitative or qualitative research method? Explain your reasoning behind your answer.   To create paragraphs in your essay response, type <p> at the beginning of the paragraph, and </p> at the end.

	Create a chart to compare and contrast qualitative and quantitative research methods. Be sure and explain when you would want to use each method.   To create paragraphs in your essay response, type <p> at the beginning of the paragraph, and </p> at the end.

	What are the six characteristics of qualitative research?   To create paragraphs in your essay response, type <p> at the beginning of the paragraph, and </p> at the end.

	Qualitative research is descriptive, what are four methods a researcher could use to describe/collect data?   To create paragraphs in your essay response, type <p> at the beginning of the paragraph, and </p> at the end.

	What are the advantages and disadvantages of qualitative research?   To create paragraphs in your essay response, type <p> at the beginning of the paragraph, and </p> at the end.

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