NUFD 505 FINAL UPDATED ACTUAL
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Which of the following data collection methods relies on a 'web of dialogue' to generate data? -
CORRECT ANSWER - FOCUS GROUPS
Alyona is interviewing older adults about their experiences with the local Meals on Wheels
program. At the end of each interview, she asks her participants if they would give her business
card to their friends and tell them about her study. What type of sampling technique is Alyona
using? - CORRECT ANSWER - SNOWBALL SAMPLING
Daquan is interviewing parents of teenage boys who play baseball. The parents must live with
the boys at least 50% of the time. The boys cannot have a food allergy. Which of the following
was an exclusion criterion in Daquan's study? - CORRECT ANSWER - BOYS WHO
HAVE A FOOD ALLERGY
Nadia wants to hear stories about the family mealtime experiences of teenage girls who have
been diagnosed with eating disorders. Which of the following is the most appropriate qualitative
data collection method for this research topic? - CORRECT ANSWER - INTERVIEW
Which of the following is best studied through observations? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Investigating the interactions between parents and children at the grocery store
Which of the following data collection methods includes data extraction? - CORRECT
ANSWER - DOCUMENT ANALYSIS
Tahlia is taking shorthand notes while conducting an observation. Later on, she will write out
more in-depth observations based on these notes. What are the shorthand notes called? -
CORRECT ANSWER - JOTTINGS
Norberto wants to talk with factory workers about factors that influence how they choose their
lunches. Norberto does not see this as a very personal or private topic. These workers have very
busy schedules both inside and outside of the factory. However, they all have a common break
, for lunch. Given this information, what is the best method of data collection? - CORRECT
ANSWER - FOCUS GROUPS
Jane is creating an interview guide to determine college students' perceptions of the snacks
available on campus. Which of the following would best help her address her research objective?
- CORRECT ANSWER - What factors impact whether or not you choose to purchase a
snack on campus?
Which of the following is included in the 5-phase process for interviewer training? - CORRECT
ANSWER - ALL
Which of the following is NOT typically used in data analysis? - CORRECT ANSWER -
INTERVIEW GUIDES
Akiko is collecting documents for document analysis. Her research question focuses on the
history of the discovery of vitamins. Which of the following is an example of a primary
document? - CORRECT ANSWER - Scientific publications about relationship between
the vitamin and a disease state
In nutrition science, what is the most commonly used type of interview process? - CORRECT
ANSWER - SEMI-STRCUTURED
Which of the following is NOT part of the discussion and conclusion section? - CORRECT
ANSWER - PROBLEM STATEMENT AND RESEARCH OBJECTIVE
Marcos wants to prevent "group think" among his participants. What qualitative data collection
method is best for this? - CORRECT ANSWER - INTERVIEW
In qualitative data analysis, which of the following is equivalent to a label or a hashtag? -
CORRECT ANSWER - CODE
Questions and CORRECT Answers
Which of the following data collection methods relies on a 'web of dialogue' to generate data? -
CORRECT ANSWER - FOCUS GROUPS
Alyona is interviewing older adults about their experiences with the local Meals on Wheels
program. At the end of each interview, she asks her participants if they would give her business
card to their friends and tell them about her study. What type of sampling technique is Alyona
using? - CORRECT ANSWER - SNOWBALL SAMPLING
Daquan is interviewing parents of teenage boys who play baseball. The parents must live with
the boys at least 50% of the time. The boys cannot have a food allergy. Which of the following
was an exclusion criterion in Daquan's study? - CORRECT ANSWER - BOYS WHO
HAVE A FOOD ALLERGY
Nadia wants to hear stories about the family mealtime experiences of teenage girls who have
been diagnosed with eating disorders. Which of the following is the most appropriate qualitative
data collection method for this research topic? - CORRECT ANSWER - INTERVIEW
Which of the following is best studied through observations? - CORRECT ANSWER -
Investigating the interactions between parents and children at the grocery store
Which of the following data collection methods includes data extraction? - CORRECT
ANSWER - DOCUMENT ANALYSIS
Tahlia is taking shorthand notes while conducting an observation. Later on, she will write out
more in-depth observations based on these notes. What are the shorthand notes called? -
CORRECT ANSWER - JOTTINGS
Norberto wants to talk with factory workers about factors that influence how they choose their
lunches. Norberto does not see this as a very personal or private topic. These workers have very
busy schedules both inside and outside of the factory. However, they all have a common break
, for lunch. Given this information, what is the best method of data collection? - CORRECT
ANSWER - FOCUS GROUPS
Jane is creating an interview guide to determine college students' perceptions of the snacks
available on campus. Which of the following would best help her address her research objective?
- CORRECT ANSWER - What factors impact whether or not you choose to purchase a
snack on campus?
Which of the following is included in the 5-phase process for interviewer training? - CORRECT
ANSWER - ALL
Which of the following is NOT typically used in data analysis? - CORRECT ANSWER -
INTERVIEW GUIDES
Akiko is collecting documents for document analysis. Her research question focuses on the
history of the discovery of vitamins. Which of the following is an example of a primary
document? - CORRECT ANSWER - Scientific publications about relationship between
the vitamin and a disease state
In nutrition science, what is the most commonly used type of interview process? - CORRECT
ANSWER - SEMI-STRCUTURED
Which of the following is NOT part of the discussion and conclusion section? - CORRECT
ANSWER - PROBLEM STATEMENT AND RESEARCH OBJECTIVE
Marcos wants to prevent "group think" among his participants. What qualitative data collection
method is best for this? - CORRECT ANSWER - INTERVIEW
In qualitative data analysis, which of the following is equivalent to a label or a hashtag? -
CORRECT ANSWER - CODE
