Question 1

Describe the features of the analytical memo.In what ways is it related to the coding process during the analysis of qualitative data?

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The analytical memo constitutes a specia...

Question 2

When analyzing his qualitative data,Professor Morton Moskowich made a last pass through his notes,skimming previous codes.He looked for specific information or data that was related to the main themes he had already identified.This is called

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A)  open coding.
B)  axial coding.
C)  selective coding.
D)  contingency coding.
E)  divergent coding.F) A) and C)
G) None of the above

Question 3

After formulating concepts,qualitative researchers link them together.Which of the following is NOT one of the types of links qualitative researchers make between concepts?

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A)  Sequences
B)  Correlations
C)  Oppositional sets
D)  Similar categories woven into statements
E)  None of the aboveF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 4

Define the following:data analysis

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The procedure of searching for...

Question 5

Define the following:open coding

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A first coding of qualitative ...

Question 6

Which of the following statements describes both qualitative and quantitative approaches to data analysis?

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A)  In both forms of data analysis,the researcher carefully examines empirical information to reach a conclusion.
B)  Quantitative analysis is a private process,whereas qualitative analysis is a public process.
C)  Qualitative and quantitative researchers manipulate numbers that represent empirical facts to test theoretical hypotheses.
D)  Both qualitative and quantitative researchers choose from a limited number of specialized,standardized sets of data analysis techniques.
E)  Qualitative and quantitative researchers do not begin data analysis until they have collected all of the data.F) D) and E)
G) B) and E)

Question 7

While analyzing qualitative data,research assistant Evan Evangelista made a first pass through his notes.He read slowly and put a preliminary label in the notes to identify themes in the data.Evan was using

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A)  open coding.
B)  axial coding.
C)  selective coding.
D)  contingency coding.
E)  divergent coding.F) D) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 8

Coding involves two simultaneous activities.What are they?

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A)  Analytical data categorization and grounded theory construction
B)  Selective data elimination and analytical data sorting
C)  Systematic data collection and creative data integration
D)  Mechanical data reduction and analytical data categorization
E)  Pragmatic data distillation and organic data reconstructionF) None of the above
G) A) and E)

Question 9

Which of the following is NOT a qualitative diagram?

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A)  Sociogram
B)  Chart
C)  Typology
D)  Spatial map
E)  Temporal mapF) A) and B)
G) A) and D)

Question 10

Define the following:concept map

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A visual illustratio...

Question 11

Define the following:flowchart

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A type of diagram that outline...

Question 12

Explain the process of concept formation in qualitative data research.What role or function do concepts play in qualitative research?

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Quantitative researchers conceptualize (...

Question 13

Define the following: data reduction

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The analytic process of going from a large collection of data to a more generalizable statements about social life.

Question 14

According to the grounded theory approach,in what order should a researcher code qualitative data?

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A)  Open coding,selective coding,axial coding
B)  Open coding,axial coding,selective coding
C)  Selective coding,open coding,axial coding
D)  Axial coding,selective coding,open coding
E)  Selective coding,axial coding,open codingF) A) and B)
G) All of the above

Question 15

Finding the sheer amount of data she had generated in her qualitative investigation into the agency of young persons diagnosed with cancer overwhelming,Gertrude Gordon decides to visually illustrate emerging themes and their relationships with each other.Which sort of illustration will Gertrude most likely produce?

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A)  Concept map
B)  Flowchart
C)  Analytical memo
D)  Organizational chart
E)  Causal diagramF) D) and E)
G) B) and C) A

Question 16

Define the following:qualitative coding

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A procedure used in qualitativ...

Question 17

Define the following:selective coding

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A last pass at coding qualitative data i...

Question 18

While pouring over data,Nathan Notetaker created a special folder and filled it with his thoughts and ideas about the coding process.Which kind of notes are in Nathan's special folder?

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A)  Analytical memos
B)  Oppositional sets
C)  Inferential notes
D)  Axial codes
E)  Meta-notesF) All of the above
G) D) and E)

Question 19

In what ways are qualitative data analysis and quantitative data analysis similar? Identify and briefly describe each of the three general commonalities between qualitative data analysis and quantitative data analysis.

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Both qualitative and quantitative styles...

Question 20

The analytical memo builds a link between _______ and ________.

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A)  the raw evidence;abstract theoretical ideas
B)  abstract theoretical ideas;the final report
C)  concepts;themes
D)  data notes;other files
E)  the raw evidence;the final reportF) B) and D)
G) C) and E) A

Exam 15: Analysis of Qualitative Data

Describe the features of the analytical memo.In what ways is it related to the coding process during the analysis of qualitative data?

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When analyzing his qualitative data,Professor Morton Moskowich made a last pass through his notes,skimming previous codes.He looked for specific information or data that was related to the main themes he had already identified.This is called

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After formulating concepts,qualitative researchers link them together.Which of the following is NOT one of the types of links qualitative researchers make between concepts?

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Define the following:data analysis

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The procedure of searching for...
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Define the following:open coding

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Which of the following statements describes both qualitative and quantitative approaches to data analysis?

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While analyzing qualitative data,research assistant Evan Evangelista made a first pass through his notes.He read slowly and put a preliminary label in the notes to identify themes in the data.Evan was using

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Coding involves two simultaneous activities.What are they?

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Which of the following is NOT a qualitative diagram?

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Define the following:concept map

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Define the following:flowchart

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Explain the process of concept formation in qualitative data research.What role or function do concepts play in qualitative research?

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Define the following: data reduction

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Define the following:qualitative coding

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Define the following:selective coding

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While pouring over data,Nathan Notetaker created a special folder and filled it with his thoughts and ideas about the coding process.Which kind of notes are in Nathan's special folder?

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In what ways are qualitative data analysis and quantitative data analysis similar? Identify and briefly describe each of the three general commonalities between qualitative data analysis and quantitative data analysis.

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Describe the features of the analytical memo.In what ways is it related to the coding process during the analysis of qualitative data?

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When analyzing his qualitative data,Professor Morton Moskowich made a last pass through his notes,skimming previous codes.He looked for specific information or data that was related to the main themes he had already identified.This is called

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After formulating concepts,qualitative researchers link them together.Which of the following is NOT one of the types of links qualitative researchers make between concepts?

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Define the following:data analysis

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Define the following:open coding

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Which of the following statements describes both qualitative and quantitative approaches to data analysis?

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While analyzing qualitative data,research assistant Evan Evangelista made a first pass through his notes.He read slowly and put a preliminary label in the notes to identify themes in the data.Evan was using

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Coding involves two simultaneous activities.What are they?

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Which of the following is NOT a qualitative diagram?

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While pouring over data,Nathan Notetaker created a special folder and filled it with his thoughts and ideas about the coding process.Which kind of notes are in Nathan's special folder?

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In what ways are qualitative data analysis and quantitative data analysis similar? Identify and briefly describe each of the three general commonalities between qualitative data analysis and quantitative data analysis.

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