Question

When research use a combination of several methods in the study of the same topic to strengthen the validity and reliability of qualitative research, this is known as _____

respondent interest

triangulation

naturalistic characterization

case sampling

When a study focuses on information-rich cases that strongly demonstrate the topic under investigation, this is known as ______

time sampling

extreme case sampling

intensity sampling

stratified purposeful sampling

A process that involves comparing one piece of data to others to develop an understanding of the relationships among different pieces of data is known as ____

constant comparative analysis

narrative analysis

systemic analysis

reverse analysis

When a study focuses on cases that are different from typical cases to provide examples of unusual or special situations, this is known as intensity sampling.

True

False

Exploratory study methods are one purpose for qualitative research.

True

False

Answer 1

• Triangulation is a method in qualitative research where several research methods are used to study the same topic for reliability and validity.
• Intensity sampling focuses on information-rich cases to demonstrate a topic under investigation.
• The constant comparative analysis is the process of comparing one piece of data to other pieces of data to develop an understanding of the relationship among different pieces of data.
• Extreme or deviant case sampling focuses on cases that are different from typical cases. The given statement is false.
• Exploratory study methods are one purpose for qualitative research. The given statement is true.