Practice Quizzes

1. Which of the following might not be essential when preparing and managing data?

  1. All relevant data should be systematically filed in an appropriate format.
  2. Digital data should be formatted and labelled in a consistent way.
  3. Contact-summary should always be used.
  4. An overview of all data should be prepared.
  5. Data should be stored in such a way that it prevents unauthorized access, is backed up and archived.

Ans: C

2. In the analysis of qualitative data there is often a comparison drawn between content analysis approaches and grounded theory approaches. Which of the attributes below is not a feature of content analysis?

  1. Holistic associations guide analysis.
  2. a desire to search for specific context in relation to specific words and phrases
  3. more deductive in nature where particular issues or preconceived ideas are pursued
  4. Causally linked concepts and ideas structure the analysis

Ans: A

3. Which of the below is NOT a feature of grounded theory?

  1. The analysis takes account of context and time.
  2. The analysis is characterized by an inductive ‘let the data speak’ philosophy.
  3. Preserves ambiguity and provides illustrations of contradiction.
  4. The aim in the analysis is to provide clarity and unity.

Ans: D

4. Flick (2009) describes the process of visual coding as a six step process. Which of the following describes the stage of exploration?

  1. a first attempt to interpret the meaning of data with a view to the research operation, noting down key observations elements or scenes
  2. getting a sense of an image or film as a whole noting down first impressions and questions
  3. examination of details or sequences (film) that appear particularly relevant interpreting how these details contribute to the overall meaning and identifying any emerging patterns
  4. reflecting on how the meaning of the image or film is created

Ans: D

5. Discourse analysis can focus/operate on a number of levels. Which of the below is NOT one of the levels?

  1. at a social practice level where dominant discourses on social practices are examined
  2. at a textual level where the use of critical linguistics help distinguish between different forms of rhetoric
  3. at a charismatic patterning level where actions are examined in order to explore the psychology of an individual
  4. at a discourse level where text is produced and interpreted and where different preferred readings are identified

Ans: C

6. When choosing a qualitative data analysis package which attribute does NOT need to be sought?

  1. availability
  2. skill and level of training needed
  3. the broadest possible application protocols
  4. cost

Ans: C

7. The major differences between types of content analysis arise from ______.

  1. the methods and techniques used for organizing and evaluating data
  2. the ideas and concepts themselves and how they frame the data
  3. how organizing ideas or concepts are determined
  4. all of these

Ans: D

8. Which of the following procedures form part of grounded analysis?

  1. open coding
  2. writing interview summaries
  3. using sophisticated analytic templates derived from the literature
  4. analysing data using SPSS

Ans: A

9. Coding ______.

  1. is an interpretative exercise
  2. cannot be used as an analytic technique when working with visual data
  3. is always more rigorous when conducted using specialist software
  4. none of these

Ans: A

10. Critical discourse analysis ______.

  1. focuses on the analysis of critical discourses
  2. tends to be biased
  3. places an emphasis on rhetoric and power
  4. places an emphasis on how criticism shapes discourse

Ans: C

11. When approaching a piece of data from a conversational analysis perspective, it is important to pay attention to ______.

  1. how is the taking of turns managed by the speakers
  2. how turns fit together to form a sequence
  3. hesitations or silences
  4. all of these

Ans: D

12. Which of the following statements is wrong?

  1. Qualitative research usually aims at internal generalizability.
  2. The contribution of qualitative research often lies in its uniqueness – and not in whether it can be replicated.
  3. Quantitative researchers tend to acknowledge subjectivity where qualitative researchers claim objectivity.
  4. All of these are correct.

Ans: C