Qualitative data are most likely to be collected in a(n): A) ...

[Engineer]

Qualitative data are most likely to be collected in a(n):
 
  A) Impact analysis
  B) Outcome analysis
  C) Process analysis
  D) Economic analysis

Question 2

What is the purpose of choosing key informants in ethnographic research studies? Select all that apply.
 
  A) To facilitate recruiting more participants to the study
  B) To guide the researcher culturally
  C) To identify important events
  D) To provide a knowledgeable link to the culture

[tashiedavis420]

Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

B, C, D
Feedback:
Ethnographers may begin with a big net approach in samplingthat is, they mingle and converse with as many members of the culture as possible. Although they may talk to many group members (usually 25 to 50), ethnographers often rely heavily on a smaller number of key informants, who are highly knowledgeable about the culture and who develop special, ongoing relationships with the researcher. Key informants are the researcher's main link to the inside. Sampling in ethnography typically involves sampling things as well as people. For example, ethnographers make decisions about observing events and activities, about examining records and artifacts, and about exploring places that provide clues about the culture. Key informants can play an important role in helping ethnographers decide what to sample. Facilitating the recruitment of more participants to the study is not a purpose of choosing key informants.

[Engineer]

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[tashiedavis420]

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