NSE 222: WEEKS 8-12 EXAM QUESTIONS
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
\.Why do we need trustworthiness in qualitative research? - ANSWERS✔-•As a
research reader, we have to judge the quality of the data that were collected
(rigor)
•A researcher is said to demonstrate trustworthiness when the findings of the
study are a true representation of participants' realities backed by accurate
description of procedures undertaken during the research process
\.What are the 5 terms for trustworthiness in qualitative research? - ANSWERS✔-
•Credibility
•Confirmability
•Dependability
•Transferability
•Authenticity
\.What is credibility? - ANSWERS✔-Credibility is a characteristic of qualitative
research that refers to the accuracy, validity, and soundness of data.
- confidence in the 'truth' of the findings
,\.What is confirmability? - ANSWERS✔-Confirmability represents a degree of
neutrality or the extent to which the findings of a study are shaped by the
respondents and not researcher bias, motivation, or interest.
- QL researchers keeps detailed notes as to where data came from, how data was
interpreted, and findings obtained, etc. so readers can trace the data to their
sources.
- Auditability is the characteristic of a qualitative study that allows another
researcher or a reader to follow the thinking or conclusions of the investigator
\.What is dependability? - ANSWERS✔-Refers to the degree to which a study can
yield similar results if repeated with similar methods and techniques
- Readers can follow how researchers made decisions by evaluating the adequacy
of the analysis.
- showing that the findings are consistent and could be repeated
\.What is transferability? - ANSWERS✔-Refers to the degree to which study
findings are applicable outside the study situation and the degree to which the
results are meaningful to individuals not involved in the research.
- The findings from one study/context can be transferred to another that is similar
in context/participants.
- Knowledge can be transferred from one context to another
\.What is authenticity? - ANSWERS✔-Authenticity refers to fairness in the
presentation in that all value conflicts, differences, and views of the participants
are noted in the analysis.
, \.What are the techniques for ensuring credibility? - ANSWERS✔-- Member
checking
- Peer debriefing (also referred to as peer review)
- Prolonged Engagement/Persistent Observation
- Negative case analysis/Deviant case analysis
\.What are the techniques for ensuring confirmability? - ANSWERS✔--
Triangulation
- Audit trail
- Reflexivity
\.What is the technique for ensuring dependability? - ANSWERS✔-Inquiry audit
\.What is the technique for ensuring transferability? - ANSWERS✔-Thick
description
\.What is member checking? - ANSWERS✔-- This is when data, analytic categories,
interpretations and conclusions are tested with members of those groups from
whom the data were originally obtained.
- This can be done both formally and informally as opportunities for member
checks may arise during the normal course of observation and conversation.
- Typically, member checking is viewed as a technique for establishing the validity
of an account.
- Lincoln and Guba posit that this is the most crucial technique for establishing
credibility. However, this technique is controversial.
WITH CORRECT ANSWERS
\.Why do we need trustworthiness in qualitative research? - ANSWERS✔-•As a
research reader, we have to judge the quality of the data that were collected
(rigor)
•A researcher is said to demonstrate trustworthiness when the findings of the
study are a true representation of participants' realities backed by accurate
description of procedures undertaken during the research process
\.What are the 5 terms for trustworthiness in qualitative research? - ANSWERS✔-
•Credibility
•Confirmability
•Dependability
•Transferability
•Authenticity
\.What is credibility? - ANSWERS✔-Credibility is a characteristic of qualitative
research that refers to the accuracy, validity, and soundness of data.
- confidence in the 'truth' of the findings
,\.What is confirmability? - ANSWERS✔-Confirmability represents a degree of
neutrality or the extent to which the findings of a study are shaped by the
respondents and not researcher bias, motivation, or interest.
- QL researchers keeps detailed notes as to where data came from, how data was
interpreted, and findings obtained, etc. so readers can trace the data to their
sources.
- Auditability is the characteristic of a qualitative study that allows another
researcher or a reader to follow the thinking or conclusions of the investigator
\.What is dependability? - ANSWERS✔-Refers to the degree to which a study can
yield similar results if repeated with similar methods and techniques
- Readers can follow how researchers made decisions by evaluating the adequacy
of the analysis.
- showing that the findings are consistent and could be repeated
\.What is transferability? - ANSWERS✔-Refers to the degree to which study
findings are applicable outside the study situation and the degree to which the
results are meaningful to individuals not involved in the research.
- The findings from one study/context can be transferred to another that is similar
in context/participants.
- Knowledge can be transferred from one context to another
\.What is authenticity? - ANSWERS✔-Authenticity refers to fairness in the
presentation in that all value conflicts, differences, and views of the participants
are noted in the analysis.
, \.What are the techniques for ensuring credibility? - ANSWERS✔-- Member
checking
- Peer debriefing (also referred to as peer review)
- Prolonged Engagement/Persistent Observation
- Negative case analysis/Deviant case analysis
\.What are the techniques for ensuring confirmability? - ANSWERS✔--
Triangulation
- Audit trail
- Reflexivity
\.What is the technique for ensuring dependability? - ANSWERS✔-Inquiry audit
\.What is the technique for ensuring transferability? - ANSWERS✔-Thick
description
\.What is member checking? - ANSWERS✔-- This is when data, analytic categories,
interpretations and conclusions are tested with members of those groups from
whom the data were originally obtained.
- This can be done both formally and informally as opportunities for member
checks may arise during the normal course of observation and conversation.
- Typically, member checking is viewed as a technique for establishing the validity
of an account.
- Lincoln and Guba posit that this is the most crucial technique for establishing
credibility. However, this technique is controversial.
