Chapter 13
Qualitative and Mixed Methods Research
Multiple-choice questions
1. Qualitative research is interpretive, which involves
*a. extracting information from non-numerical data.
b. using objective measurements.
c. quantifying non-numerical data.
d. observing in the natural environment.
2. A focus on testing groups of individuals with a primary goal of
generalizing findings characterizes ________ research, while
intensive study of individuals with less concern for generalizability
characterizes ________ research.
*a. quantitative; qualitative
b. qualitative; quantitative
c. ethnographic; phenomenological
d. phenomenological; ethnographic
3. In terms of report writing, quantitative studies focus on
___________ while qualitative studies focus on _________.
a. descriptive narratives; pictures and images
*b. statistical results; descriptive narratives
c. statistical results; statistical results
d. subject reality; objective results
4. Qualitative researchers use many methods in part to
a. find one that produces the expected outcome.
b. make the process more like an experiment.
*c. provide a better understanding of the phenomenon being
investigated.
d. verify their quantitative observations.
5. Qualitative research can be described in the following way:
a. it is objective, involves multiple methods, and focuses on
people in subcultures
, b. it is opinionated, involves two specific methods, and
focuses on cultures, not people
c. it is emotional, involves historical methods, and focuses on
people with odd cultural practices
* d. it is interpretive, involves multiple methods, and focuses
on people in their natural environment
6. Which of the following is a method for reducing researcher bias
in qualitative research?
* a. reflexivity.
b. reactivity.
c. confirmation seeking.
d. methods triangulation.
7. _________ is one way to avoid researcher bias in qualitative
research.
a. Confirmation seeking
*b. Negative-case sampling
c. Data triangulation
d. Extended fieldwork
8. Which of the following is NOT a method for reducing researcher
bias in qualitative research? a. reflexivity
* b. reactivity
c. negative-case sampling
d. seeking disconfirming evidence of prior expectations
9. _________ validity is providing an accurate description of a
particular phenomenon, situation, or group.
a. Theoretical
b. Interpretive
* c. Descriptive
d. Explanatory
10. Jim has transcribed hours of audiotape from survivors of a
plane crash. He believes he has identified some themes in their
stories but before continuing with his research he asks some of
his colleagues to read the transcripts and form their own
Qualitative and Mixed Methods Research
Multiple-choice questions
1. Qualitative research is interpretive, which involves
*a. extracting information from non-numerical data.
b. using objective measurements.
c. quantifying non-numerical data.
d. observing in the natural environment.
2. A focus on testing groups of individuals with a primary goal of
generalizing findings characterizes ________ research, while
intensive study of individuals with less concern for generalizability
characterizes ________ research.
*a. quantitative; qualitative
b. qualitative; quantitative
c. ethnographic; phenomenological
d. phenomenological; ethnographic
3. In terms of report writing, quantitative studies focus on
___________ while qualitative studies focus on _________.
a. descriptive narratives; pictures and images
*b. statistical results; descriptive narratives
c. statistical results; statistical results
d. subject reality; objective results
4. Qualitative researchers use many methods in part to
a. find one that produces the expected outcome.
b. make the process more like an experiment.
*c. provide a better understanding of the phenomenon being
investigated.
d. verify their quantitative observations.
5. Qualitative research can be described in the following way:
a. it is objective, involves multiple methods, and focuses on
people in subcultures
, b. it is opinionated, involves two specific methods, and
focuses on cultures, not people
c. it is emotional, involves historical methods, and focuses on
people with odd cultural practices
* d. it is interpretive, involves multiple methods, and focuses
on people in their natural environment
6. Which of the following is a method for reducing researcher bias
in qualitative research?
* a. reflexivity.
b. reactivity.
c. confirmation seeking.
d. methods triangulation.
7. _________ is one way to avoid researcher bias in qualitative
research.
a. Confirmation seeking
*b. Negative-case sampling
c. Data triangulation
d. Extended fieldwork
8. Which of the following is NOT a method for reducing researcher
bias in qualitative research? a. reflexivity
* b. reactivity
c. negative-case sampling
d. seeking disconfirming evidence of prior expectations
9. _________ validity is providing an accurate description of a
particular phenomenon, situation, or group.
a. Theoretical
b. Interpretive
* c. Descriptive
d. Explanatory
10. Jim has transcribed hours of audiotape from survivors of a
plane crash. He believes he has identified some themes in their
stories but before continuing with his research he asks some of
his colleagues to read the transcripts and form their own
