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The stage of qualitative data analysis that addresses detailed analysis of the setting is the _____________ stage.

A) classifying.
B) justifying.
C) organizing.
D) describing.

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Qualitative data analysis is ________________.

A) definitive
B) objective
C) generalizable
D) interpretative

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Laili integrates her data from her study with the review of the literature to analyze her data. She is currently engaged in which of the following data analysis strategies?

Ariel is beginning data analysis. Her study seeks to understand depression in young children. She has extensive notes from observations and interviews. She stops to reflect during data analysis and asks herself, "What are the issues related to this problem", "Who else are the key players in my participant's life" as part of her analysis strategy. In this scenario Ariel is displaying which of the following data analysis strategies?

When conducting data analysis during data collection one suggestion for qualitative researchers is to

Margarita is cautious about her analysis. She wants to leave some of the interpretation to others and asks questions of the data instead of drawing conclusions. Margarita is employing which of the following data analysis strategies?

Of the following, according to your text and other cited sources, which is a question that a qualitative researcher might pose to guide data analysis and interpretation?

Tamar is studying the inclusion of religion in secular schools. He has coded much of his notes, and has made copies of the originals. One problem he has faced, however, is that some of his notes are illegible. Tamar's problem is best categorized as a problem in data

Regarding data analysis conducted via computer, your text suggests that

Wei is a qualitative research who studies friendship in preteens. She collected observational data for several months and is now engaged in interpretation of the findings. Which of the following questions should Wei ask herself?

Of the following, which is a qualitative data interpretation strategy discussed in your text?

Both Marianne and Bill examined the same set of qualitative data collected from couples in a study designed to understand relationship stress. Interestingly, the themes that emerged from the data were not consistent across the two researchers. Of the following, which is the most likely reason for the discrepancy?

Henry has a large body of qualitative data and is unsure how to proceed. Of the following what is one suggestion supported by your text, that will assist Henry now?

Laqueta is studying the cultural of Catholic schools in urban areas in the Midwest United States. As part of her qualitative study she exams the goals and objectives of the schools. Which data analysis strategy of those below is Laqueta best illustrating?

When a researcher categorizes and codes pieces of her data and groups them into themes, she is said to be

Sabrina collected and analyzed her qualitative dissertation data that examined the meditation strategies used by chronically ill elderly women. During the interpretation phase she tied her findings to previous research found in the literature that suggested education level may be related to ability to meditate while ill. The strategy Sabrina used is best described as

Of the following, which is an accurate statement of how best to code qualitative data?

In qualitative data analysis, the identification of potential themes occurs during which processes?

Karen is an instructional researcher interested in the interactions among learners in discussion groups. Not only does Karen have observational notes, and interview notes, she also has verbatim discourse of students' discussions. According to your text, of the following, which is the most appropriate first step for Karen to take in order to analyze her data?

Sally is a physical therapist who is conducting a narrative research study of people's rehabilitation stories. She has organized her data and is becoming familiar with her data and is identifying potential themes. Sally is engaged in which of the following qualitative data analysis steps?