California State University, Fullerton » Sociology » Soc 302 - Social Research Methods » Spring 2023

Question #1

What distinguishes ethnography from other types of field research?

A. Direct observation of a group or setting

B. A focus on the culture of a group of people

C. Active participation in the lives of the people studied

D. Observation of people in natural social settings

Question #2

Reflexivity in qualitative research refers to

A. Sympathetic understanding based on a disavowal of one's own beliefs

B. The process of understanding others' actions from their point of view

C. A researcher's spontaneous reactions to people and events

D. A researcher's reflection on how their personal characteristics influence the research process

Question #3

Which sampling method is least likely to be used in qualitative research?

A. Snowball sampling

B. None of these

C. Purposive sampling

D. Multistage sampling

Question #4

A primary goal of participant observation is to

A. Make it easier to obtain all kinds of information

B. Gain access to secret or private information withheld from outsiders

C. Develop deeper, more intimate relationships with people being studied

D. Understand reality from an insider's point of view

Question #5

A focus group refers to

A. A type of group interview

B. A group randomly chosen for observation

C. A group that purposely draws itself

D. The group that becomes the focus of attention in field observation