The main purpose of coding is basically to

The main purpose of coding is basically to
 
  a. reduce the data. c. organize the data.
  b. identify patterns. d. summarize the data

Ques. 2

Students from low-SES homes are more likely than students from upper-SES homes to have difficulty studying because low-SES students typically
 
  a. live in smaller, more crowded conditions.
  b. receive less supervision from parents.
  c. lack a good place to study.
  d. all of the above.

Ques. 3

The first step in qualitative data analysis involves
 
  a. summarizing the data. c. writing reflective notes.
  b. stating the hypotheses. d. organizing the data.

Ques. 4

Which of the following conditions likely contributes to the achievement gap between minority and white students?
 
  a. inadequate health care
  b. growing up in a one-parent family
  c. low need to achieve
  d. all of the above

Ques. 5

The final step in qualitative data analysis is
 
  a. organizing the data. c. searching for patterns in the data.
  b. summarizing the data. d. interpreting the data.

Ques. 6

The need for multicultural programs and an increased sensitivity toward the educational needs of students from different ethnic groups is apparent because
 
  a. the gap in test scores among various minority groups decreases as the students move through the school system.
  b. African Americans, but not Latinos/Latinas or Asian Americans, have difficulty securing employment once they graduate from high school.
  c. a higher divorce rate among various minority groups can be addressed with increased multicultural education.
  d. members of various minority groups have lower standardized test scores and dropout rates.

Ques. 7

Which of the following is not a part of qualitative data analysis?
 
  a. reducing the data c. using tests of significance
  b. organizing the data d. coding the data

Ques. 8

In light of the chapter discussion on cultural differences, if you have a young African American student in your fourth-grade class who consistently has problems working on assignments alone, which of the following might you consider in trying to help?
 
  a. Assume that the child has reading difficulties and make arrangements for her to be evaluated.
  b. Try letting the student work cooperatively with peers.
  c. Make arrangements to speak to the child's parents about the child's refusal to participate in school.
  d. Provide either negative or positive reinforcement to encourage the child to read the required assignments.

Ques. 9

Data analysis in qualitative research differs from quantitative data analysis in that
 
  a. Data analysis in qualitative research is not started until after data collection is complete.
  b. Data analysis in qualitative research may begin during the process of data collection.
  c. Data analysis in the field may influence the direction a qualitative study takes.
  d. a and c
  e. b and c

Ques. 10

If a young Korean student doesn't look at you while you are speaking, this is probably because
 
  a. the child is guilty of something and feels she may be found out if she looks at you.
  b. in the child's culture of origin, it is a sign of respect to avert one's eyes when speaking to an elder.
  c. the child isn't paying attention to what you are saying.
  d. the child is upset about something and is trying to conceal his feelings.

Ques. 11

Qualitative data requiring analysis are typically in the form of
 
  a. field notes.
  b. interview transcripts.
  c. documents.
  d. audio-tapes.
  e. All of these are true.