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Qualitative and Quantitative Data Collection MCQ

Practitioner-scholars should become familiar with the technologies most relevant to their research needs.

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Correct Answer: True

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Stratified sampling is similar to random sampling but does not involve using a random number table.

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Correct Answer: False

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Snowball sampling criteria can be included as part of a broader convenience sampling strategy.

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Correct Answer: False

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Daniel is collecting data to understand superintendents’ views of the new state accountability guidelines. He invites five principals to meet and answer questions using one common protocol. This is an example of a/an _____.

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Correct Answer: Focus group

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Which is NOT a caveat for using classroom assessment data in a study?

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Correct Answer: Obtain principal permission for data use

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In a/an__________, the participant-scholar engages in a conversation without previously structuring the questions he or she will ask.

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Correct Answer: Unstructured interview

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Allison is about to conduct an interview with one of the participants from her study. Which of the following considerations does NOT apply?

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Correct Answer: Allison should submit the informed consent forms to the IRB immediately following the interview.

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The most powerful type of sampling is __________, which allows researchers to generalize to population as a whole.

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Correct Answer: Probability sampling

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A form of observation that entails that the practitioner-scholar minimizes his or her interactions with participants and primarily engaging in observation is called _____.

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Correct Answer: Nonparticipant observation

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A practitioner-scholar should consider __________ sampling when he or she wants to ensure that the characteristics of the individuals (and potentially sites) included in the sample are representative of the characteristics of the individuals (and sites) in the broader population.

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Correct Answer: Stratified

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Malaika recruits students from her own school to examine students’ perceptions of college readiness. This is an example of _____.

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Correct Answer: Convenience sampling

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For her study, Lisa is gathering information on school district locales and student achievement from the National Center for Education Statistics. Lisa is collecting data from a/an _____.

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Correct Answer: Public-use dataset

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As you begin collecting documents, it is important to consider how you will _____ and ______ them for your study.

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Correct Answer: Store and catalog

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Which of the following should be included when developing interview questions?

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Correct Answer: Open-ended questions

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Sean is studying how teachers at his school view a new formative assessment. He collects survey data from all teachers at his school regarding this topi Sean collected data from a/an _____.

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Correct Answer: Population

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A type of protocol in which you engage in a conversation without previously structuring the questions you will ask in unstructured interview

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Correct Answer: True

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In systematic sampling ___ is used which is similar to simple random sampling, but does not involve using a table of random numbers.

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Correct Answer: Quantitative

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An interview protocol wherein you ask pre-determined questions that are explicitly listed in a predefined script is called

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Correct Answer: Structured Interview Protocol

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A quantitative approach to sampling used when you want to ensure that the characteristics of the individuals (and potentially sites) included in the sample are representative of the characteristics of the individuals (and sites) in the broader population is called

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Correct Answer: Stratified Sampling

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In snowball sampling, the qualitative sampling involves identifying one or more participants or sites initially and then allowing recommendations from participants to guide the further development of the sample.

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Correct Answer: True

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In a simple random sample wherein each participant has an equal chance of being ___ in the sample.

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Correct Answer: Included

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A protocol used in an interview wherein the questions are developed beforehand, but you ask them with flexibility is called

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Correct Answer: Semi-Structured Interview Protocol

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___ refers to the individuals or sites from the population who will be interviewed, observed, surveyed, or otherwise engaged in your research study.

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Correct Answer: Specimen

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A qualitative sampling approach in which you select individuals or sites on the basis of specific criteria is called

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Correct Answer: Purposeful Sample

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A type of sampling wherein you attempt to construct a sample that includes individuals who approximate the population is called

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Correct Answer: Probability Sampling

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Population is a collection of individuals or sites with similar characteristics that the researcher wants to know something about.

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Correct Answer: True

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A form of observation wherein you interact with the research participants while simultaneously observing for research purposes is called

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Correct Answer: Participant Observation

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A type of sampling which includes the entire population in the research or entails selecting participants on the basis of nonrandom characteristics is called

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Correct Answer: Non-probability Sampling

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An observation that entails you minimizing your interactions with participants and primarily engaging in observation.

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Correct Answer: Non-Participant Observation

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Focus Group Interview Protocol is a guiding protocol wherein you interview multiple participants (approximately four to six participants) at once using a common interview protocol.

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Correct Answer: True

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The most straightforward approach to sampling in qualitative research, as it involves engaging individuals or sites that are most accessible to you as a researcher is called

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Correct Answer: Convenience Sample

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Which variable occurring between two other variables in a causal chain (also known as a mediating variable)?

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Correct Answer: Intervening variable

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