Test Bank Docx Grounded Theory Chapter.24

Chapter 24: Grounded theory

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Type: multiple choice question

Title: Chapter 24 Question 1

1) Grounded theory can briefly be described as

a. a qualitative method of analysis.

b. an approach that develops theory from data.

c. an approach that aims to develop theory about a phenomenon in a particular context.

d. All of the options given are correct.

Type: multiple choice question

Title: Chapter 24 Question 2

2) Glaser and Strauss initially incorporated the grounded theory approach as part of their research on

a. individuals suffering with PTSD.

b. sexual health in the general population.

c. workers at a sawmill.

d. individuals who were dying in a hospital environment.

Type: multiple choice question

Title: Chapter 24 Question 3

3) The term ‘grounded’ is used to describe the researcher’s commitment to developing theory using which approach?

a. Bottom-Up

b. Top-Down

c. Left-Right

d. Right-Left

Type: multiple choice question

Title: Chapter 24 Question 4

4) Which of the following statements are true about Grounded Theory research questions?

a. They are appropriate for topics which are little-understood or less researched.

b. They focus on some form of psychosocial phenomenon.

c. They will be exploratory rather than confirmatory in nature.

d. All of the options given are correct.

Type: multiple choice question

Title: Chapter 24 Question 5

5) When should you use Memos?

a. Only at the start of the research process

b. Only at the end stage of analysis

c. At all stages of the research process

d. Only after an interview

Type: multiple choice question

Title: Chapter 24 Question 6

6) In brief, what is meant by the term theoretical sampling?

a. A sampling technique whereby the researcher makes strategic decisions as to who the next case/participant might be in order to further explore and develop codes/categories/ideas generated in the initial sample.

b. A sampling technique whereby the researcher uses pre-existing theory to decide a rigid a priori sample.

c. A sampling technique that relies on a well-defined homogenous sample.

d. None of the options given is correct.

Type: multiple choice question

Title: Chapter 24 Question 7

7) When does theoretical saturation occur?

development of categories

a. When each category that forms the theory is fully represented by the data set and no new codes seem to be present in the current participant(s).

b. When the initial sample of participants have all been interviewed.

c. When more than 50% of the categories that form the theory are fully represented by the dataset.

d. When the theory is becoming too complex.

Type: multiple choice question

Title: Chapter 24 Question 8

8) At the start of the study, GT will often rely on what form of sampling method?

a. Opportunity Sampling

b. Purposive Sampling

c. Volunteer Sampling

d. Theoretical Sampling

Type: multiple choice question

Title: Chapter 24 Question 9

9) What type of codes did Bartlett and Payne refer to as ‘a piece of text that stands in its own right’?

development of categories

a. Referential Codes

b. Factual Codes

c. Axial Codes

d. Open Codes

Type: multiple choice question

Title: Chapter 24 Question 10

10) What are the features of an ‘abbreviated’ form of Grounded Theory?

a. A type of GT where only open coding is used

b. A type of GT where only axial coding is used

c. A type of GT that doesn’t lead to the development of a core category

d. A type of GT where theoretical sampling and negative case analysis may not be included