A qualitative researcher who becomes a member of a group in order to observe the group but maintains distance from the group is called a(n)
a. participant observer. c. nonparticipant observer
b. observer participant. d. complete observer.
Ques. 2Why do some scholars believe that Piaget's theory underestimates children's abilities?
What will be an ideal response?
Ques. 3Naturalistic inquiry is
a. a method of uncovering the physical laws of nature.
b. the quantitative contribution to qualitative inquiry
c. the same as naturalism.
d. the study of subjects in their natural environment.
Ques. 4Piaget did not believe that instruction could accelerate the development of schemes. What does the research evidence suggest?
What will be an ideal response?
Ques. 5The sampling technique sometimes used in qualitative studies but not recommended because it lacks credibility is
a. convenience. c. network.
b. unique case d. maximum variation.
Ques. 6Note whether Piaget believed that cognitive development was more strongly influenced by peers or adults and explain why.
What will be an ideal response?
Ques. 7In a qualitative investigation, sampling that involves selecting participants who exhibit different levels of the phenomenon of interest is called
a. critical case. c. intensity.
b. theoretical. d. homogenous.
Ques. 8What did David Elkind mean when he characterized adolescents as egocentric?
What will be an ideal response?
Ques. 9In a qualitative investigation, sampling that eliminates any extreme cases is described as
a. maximum variation. c. extreme case.
b. comprehensive. d. typical case.
Ques. 10What are the distinguishing characteristics of children whom Piaget would classify as formal operational thinkers?
What will be an ideal response?
Ques. 11In a qualitative investigation, sampling that focuses on atypical cases is described as
a. maximum variation. c. typical case.
b. comprehensive. d. extreme case.
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