The main purpose of coding is basically to
a. reduce the data. c.
organize the data. b.
identify patterns.
d. summarize the data
Ques. 2The first step in qualitative data analysis involves
a. summarizing the data. c.
writing reflective notes.
b. stating the hypotheses.
d. organizing the data.
Ques. 3The 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. 4Which 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. 5Data 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. 6Qualitative 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.
Ques. 7Objectivity in quantitative research is analogous to ____ in qualitative research.
a. credibility
c. confirmability
b. transferability
d. reflexivity
Ques. 8The best way for a qualitative researcher to reduce the potential for bias in a study is to use
a. reflexivity.
b. negative-case sampling.
c. thick, rich description.
d. a and b
e. b and c
Ques. 9To enhance the interpretative adequacy in qualitative research, one uses
a. replication logic.
c. reflexivity.
b. low-inference descriptors
d. a and c
Ques. 10Internal validity is to quantitative research as ____ is to qualitative research.
a. transferability
c. neutrality
b. confirmability
d. credibility