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james0929

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on: Jul 8, 2018
Which of the following is not a common data collection method in qualitative research?
 
  a. Examining written text
  b. Interviewing participants
  c. Observing participants
  d. Obtaining written surveys

Question 2

Which of the following should the qualitative researcher pay attention to as part of observation?
 
  a. Focusing only on what is directly happening to the participant.
  b. Focusing solely on the unexpected events in the participant's life.
  c. General overview of the participant's routine.
  d. Personal reactions to the situation.


annierak

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Reply #1 on: Jul 8, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Survey research is a type of quantitative research. Data collection methods in qualitative research include observing participants, interviewing participants, and examining written text.
Examining written data is a method of data collection used in qualitative research. Survey research is a type of quantitative research. Data collection methods in qualitative research include observing participants, interviewing participants, and examining written text.
Interviewing participants is a method of data collection used in qualitative research. Survey research is a type of quantitative research. Data collection methods in qualitative research include observing participants, interviewing participants, and examining written text.
Observing participants is a method of data collection used in qualitative research. Survey research is a type of quantitative research. Data collection methods in qualitative research include observing participants, interviewing participants, and examining written text.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: D
The qualitative researcher must pay attention to the details of the participant's routines. The researcher can use personal reactions to the situation to help add perspective on the data and assist in determining their validity.
The qualitative researcher must pay attention to all that is happening with the participant so as to understand fully the phenomenon under study within the context of the participant.
The qualitative researcher must pay attention to the details of the participant's routines.
Unexpected events and how the participants react to them are important pieces of information.


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