Module Six : Pretest

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MODULE SIX PRETEST
10 questions / 10 points each

Name:

Question 1.
Which of the following statements concerning qualitative data is true?
A: Generally speaking qualitative data is less detailed than quantitative data
B: Qualitative data is always less accurate than quantitative data
C: Qualitative data allow you to get to know your subjects better
D: Qualitative data are easier to collect because no IRB approval is needed before you begin
E: None of the above are true

Question 2.
Which of the following statements concerning Focus Groups are true?
1. A focus group usually consists of 5-11 participants
2. A focus group consists of people of varied backgrounds
3. A focus group uses a mixture of questions and scenarios to drive group interaction
4. The results of a focus group are only usable if the group reaches a consensus
5. The focus group is a kind of group interview

A: Only 1, 2, and 3 are true
B: Only 2, 3, and 5 are true
C: Only 1, 3, and 5, are true
D: Only 1 and 2 are true
E: All are true

Question 3.
How is qualitative data analyzed?
A: Special software is used which turns peoples' words directly into numbers
B: The data is explored for recurrent themes or motifs
C: Using percentages and means just like any other data
D: Qualitative data is first converted to categories and then explored for unique viewpoints
E: Qualitative data may only be read. It cannot be analyzed.

Question 4.
Qualitative data could be used to explore which of the following topics?
A. How cancer patients feel about the health care system
B. Mothers' reasons for breastfeeding
C. Womens' beliefs regarding abortion
D. Mothers' satisfaction with the prenatal care they received
E. All of the above

Question 5.
What is qualitative data?
A: All numeric data is qualitative data
B: Any data which is not continuous in nature is qualitative
C: Any non-numerical information which describes qualities or attributes
D: Any data which is not categorical in nature is qualitative
E: None of the above are true

Question 6.
Which of the following is not a reason why we combine qualitative and quantitative methods?
A: To statistically validate peoples' lived experience
B: To ensure larger sample sizes
C: To help construct better survey instruments
D: To answer questions raised by quantitative data
E: These are all reasons why we combine qualitative and quantitative methods

Question 7.
Which of the following is not true of a Key Informant Interview (K.I.I.)?
A: The person interviewed must be an "expert" on the topic
B: The K.I.I. is usually conducted one-on-one (i.e., one interviewer and one subject)
C: Data from a K.I.I is strictly quantitative
D: You must obtain IRB or similar approval prior to conducting a K.I.I.

Question 8.
Which of the following are reasons why we collect qualitative data?
1. Qualitative data is always much easier to analyze
2. Qualitative data give your participants more of a "voice"
3. Because hearing descriptions in a person's own words has special value
4. Qualitative data can be used to contextualize and understand quantitative data
5. Qualitative data is always easier to collect
6. Qualitative data is generally more interesting and informative than numbers alone

A: Only 1, 2, and 5
B: Only 1, 2, 3, and 6
C: Only 1, 2, 3, and 5
D: Only 2, 3, 4, and 6
E: None of these valid reasons

Question 9.
Which of the following is not an example of qualitative data?
A: Journal entries
B: Photographs
C: Narratives
D: Height measurements
E: Recordings (speeches, music, etc.)

Question 10.
Which of the following statements concerning Rapid Assessment Procedures (RAPs) is true?
A: RAPs do not employ quantitative methods
B: RAPs usually take 1-4 years to complete
C: RAPs allow the quick collection of socio-cultural data
D: RAPs are much longer and more detailed than traditional ethnographies
E: RAPs are one of the oldest and most widely used qualitative data collection techniques

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