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Which of the following statements is a rationale underlying purposeful
sampling?
1. A randomly selected sample is unlikely to be representative of the
population
2. Available cases are used because the researcher has access to them
3. All cases are included, even though they are not all relevant to the problem
4. A few information-rich cases studied in depth yields many insights about a
topic Answer - 4. A few information-rich cases studied in depth yields many
insights about a topic
Which of the following are criteria for developing trustworthiness of a
qualitative research? (Select all that apply)
1. Credibility
2. Confirmability
3. Measurability
4. Prolonged engagement
5. Member checking
6. Triangulation
7. Dependability
8. Transferability
9. Rigor Answer - 1. Credibility
, 2. Confirmability
7. Dependability
8. Transferability
Which of the following is a characteristic of qualitative research?
1. Control over the context
2. Statistical analysis
3. Inductive process
4. Fixed research design Answer - 3. Inductive process
The researcher is studying homeless individuals in a qualitative study and has
identified two individuals who meet the criteria and have agreed to participate
in the study. The researcher asks them if they know of other homeless
individuals who might be willing to participate.
What type of sampling method does the above example illustrate?
1. Snowball sampling
2. Convenience sampling
3. Purposeful sampling
4. Quota sampling Answer - 1. Snowball sampling
Which of the following is a common data analysis technique in qualitative
research?
1. Time series analysis
2. Correspondence analysis
3. Text analysis
4. Regression analysis
5. Path analysis Answer - 3. Text analysis