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Framing and Interpreting Qualitative Data MCQ

Which of the following statements is wrong?

Qualitative research usually aims at internal generalizability.

The contribution of qualitative research often lies in its uniqueness and not in whether it can be replicated.

Quantitative researchers tend to acknowledge subjectivity where qualitative researchers claim objectivity.

All of these are correct.

Answer

Correct Answer: Quantitative researchers tend to acknowledge subjectivity where qualitative researchers claim objectivity.

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When approaching a piece of data from a conversational analysis perspective, it is important to pay attention to ______.

How is the taking of turns managed by the speakers

How turns fit together to form a sequence

Hesitations or silences

All of these

Answer

Correct Answer: All of these

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Critical discourse analysis ______.

Focuses on the analysis of critical discourses

Tends to be biased

Places an emphasis on rhetoric and power

Places an emphasis on how criticism shapes discourse

Answer

Correct Answer: Places an emphasis on rhetoric and power

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Coding ______.

Is an interpretative exercise

Cannot be used as an analytic technique when working with visual data

Is always more rigorous when conducted using specialist software

None of these

Answer

Correct Answer: Is an interpretative exercise

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Which of the following procedures form part of grounded analysis?

Open coding

Writing interview summaries

Using sophisticated analytic templates derived from the literature

Analysing data using SPSS

Answer

Correct Answer: Open coding

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The major differences between types of content analysis arise from ______.

The methods and techniques used for organizing and evaluating data

The ideas and concepts themselves and how they frame the data

How organizing ideas or concepts are determined

All of these

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Correct Answer: All of these

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When choosing a qualitative data analysis package which attribute does NOT need to be sought?

Availability

Skill and level of training needed

The broadest possible application protocols

Cost

Answer

Correct Answer: The broadest possible application protocols

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Discourse analysis can focus/operate on a number of levels. Which of the below is NOT one of the levels?

At a social practice level where dominant discourses on social practices are examined

At a textual level where the use of critical linguistics help distinguish between different forms of rhetoric

At a charismatic patterning level where actions are examined in order to explore the psychology of an individual

At a discourse level where text is produced and interpreted and where different preferred readings are identified

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Correct Answer: At a charismatic patterning level where actions are examined in order to explore the psychology of an individual

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Flick (2009) describes the process of visual coding as a six step process. Which of the following describes the stage of exploration?

A first attempt to interpret the meaning of data with a view to the research operation, noting down key observations elements or scenes

Getting a sense of an image or film as a whole noting down first impressions and questions

Examination of details or sequences (film) that appear particularly relevant interpreting how these details contribute to the overall meaning and identifying any emerging patterns

Reflecting on how the meaning of the image or film is created

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Correct Answer: Reflecting on how the meaning of the image or film is created

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Which of the below is NOT a feature of grounded theory?

The analysis takes account of context and time.

The analysis is characterized by an inductive let the data speak philosophy.

Preserves ambiguity and provides illustrations of contradiction.

The aim in the analysis is to provide clarity and unity.

Answer

Correct Answer: The aim in the analysis is to provide clarity and unity.

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In the analysis of qualitative data there is often a comparison drawn between content analysis approaches and grounded theory approaches. Which of the attributes below is not a feature of content analysis?

Holistic associations guide analysis.

A desire to search for specific context in relation to specific words and phrases

More deductive in nature where particular issues or preconceived ideas are pursued

Causally linked concepts and ideas structure the analysis

Answer

Correct Answer: Holistic associations guide analysis.

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Which of the following might not be essential when preparing and managing data?

All relevant data should be systematically filed in an appropriate format.

Digital data should be formatted and labelled in a consistent way.

Contact-summary should always be used.

An overview of all data should be prepared.

Data should be stored in such a way that it prevents unauthorized access, is backed up and archived.

Answer

Correct Answer: Contact-summary should always be used.

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