Practice Quiz Chapter 13

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. In analytic induction, a hypothesis ________.

is used to define the theme of the research project correct incorrect

is used to start the research project correct incorrect

is used to test for contradictory cases correct incorrect

is never used correct incorrect

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. Grounded theory ________.

is an inductive process correct incorrect

is a deductive approach to research correct incorrect

does not require analysis of data until the very last stage of the research project correct incorrect

relies heavily on the statistical significance of data analysis correct incorrect

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. In grounded theory, theoretical saturation occurs ________.

when the coding is complete correct incorrect

when comparisons are underway correct incorrect

when a theory emerges from the data being collected correct incorrect

when nothing new is being learned from the data being collected correct incorrect

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. Coding in grounded theory includes ________.

labels given to activities being observed correct incorrect

groups of issues/activities correct incorrect

starts after the hypothesis has been proposed correct incorrect

the use of a frequency table correct incorrect

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. In grounded theory, data ________.

are used as an input for statistical analysis correct incorrect

must be physical observations correct incorrect

must be grouped together with at least three other elements for proper coding correct incorrect

are treated as potential indicators of concepts correct incorrect

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. Axial coding ________.

is used to review data for linkages and re-organize them accordingly correct incorrect

is another term for open coding correct incorrect

prevents the development of new codes correct incorrect

can only be determined after selective coding has been done correct incorrect

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. A researcher can use ________ to fill gaps in the data categories during qualitative analysis.

analytic induction correct incorrect

selective coding correct incorrect

axial coding correct incorrect

saturation measures correct incorrect

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. Grounded theory research may lead to ________.

no findings correct incorrect

a hypothesis correct incorrect

framework conceptualization correct incorrect

categories of concepts provided there are at least four concepts grouped together correct incorrect

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. ________ are notes that researchers write for themselves or colleagues as a reminder of what a particular concept or category refers to.

Sidebars correct incorrect

Appendices correct incorrect

Memos correct incorrect

Field notes correct incorrect

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. The final step in grounded theory is ________.

testing the hypothesis correct incorrect

generating a formal theory correct incorrect

collecting data correct incorrect

coding correct incorrect

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. When coding for qualitative data analysis, the researcher ________.

should code and transcribe the data at the conclusion of the research project correct incorrect

should read through the data before considering any interpretation correct incorrect

to avoid confusion, should not read through the data more than twice correct incorrect

should be sure not produce too many codes correct incorrect

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. One of the following is NOT a level of coding in qualitative data analysis: ________.

the basic coding correct incorrect

deeper awareness of context and focus of the research correct incorrect

examining fragmentation correct incorrect

exploring broader analytical themes correct incorrect

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. ________ refers to converting data to codes and then categorizing it in a way useful for analysis.

Contextualization correct incorrect

Canonization correct incorrect

Framing correct incorrect

Fragmentation correct incorrect

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. A coding-related problem is ________.

a description of the process of comparing two variables correct incorrect

the words used to clarify the final analysis of a set of variables correct incorrect

the cause of spuriousness correct incorrect

loss of context correct incorrect

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. One of the following is NOT a model of narrative analysis: ________.

Thematic: What is said rather than how it is said correct incorrect

Systemic: The focal point attributed to the researcher correct incorrect

Interactional: Examines the dialogue (co-construction) between the teller and the listener correct incorrect

Performance: Examines narrative as a performance correct incorrect

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. Analytic induction is a deductive process.

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FALSE correct incorrect

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. Analysis of data gathered in a qualitative research project does not start until after all of the data have been collected and coded.

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FALSE correct incorrect

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. A researcher relying on analytic induction must be prepared to use at least 50 cases to establish validity.

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. A unique feature of grounded theory is that there is a constant comparison of data and concepts all the way through the research project.

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FALSE correct incorrect

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. Open coding identifies initial concepts that will be categorized together later.

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FALSE correct incorrect

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. In a grounded theory approach, a substantive theory is the establishment of abstract concepts which are applied to a lesser theory.

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. Memos in grounded theory aid in conceptual and theoretical reflection.

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. In grounded theory, concepts and categories are interchangeable.

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. Grounded theory approach is criticized because it may actually result in no theory at all.

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. In qualitative data analysis, coding questions are only concerned with people's behaviours, not their feelings about those behaviours.

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. An important question for coding in qualitative data analysis is, "What is happening here?"

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. Computer programs are used for sorting but not interpreting data.

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. Narrative analysis is based in people describing their life through a series of questions and answers.

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. Narrative analysis shifts the focus from what happened to how do people made sense of it.

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. Performative analysis looks at the audience responses to the narrative.

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FALSE correct incorrect