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1			In qualitative research, the researcher:
			A)	uses questionnaires and surveys to collect data from participants.
			B)	is more objective than subjective
			C)	is the primary data collector.
			D)	may use a research assistant so that he or she does not see or talk with interactants.
			E)	has as much control as a researcher in a laboratory.
2			The researcher who does not engage interactants in any fashion is a:
			A)	complete participant.
			B)	participant-as-observer.
			C)	observer-as-participant.
			D)	complete observer.
			E)	key informant.
3			Due to the nature of the researcher's role in qualitative research, he or she needs to:
			A)	have a great deal of control over what happens.
			B)	be able to fit in with events, people and interaction with which he or she is unfamiliar.
			C)	develop trust and rapport with participants.
			D)	develop additional questions or modify the initial research question based on the interaction that is observed.
			E)	all except a.
4			Sampling observations during qualitative research should take into consideration:
			A)	what is considered routine.
			B)	what is considered a special event.
			C)	what is considered an untoward event or emergency.
			D)	different time periods.
			E)	all of the above.
5			Maximum variation sampling is:
			A)	the number of individuals asked to participate in a qualitative research project.
			B)	based on informational redundancy; a researcher seeks participants until the data received are the same as previously collected data.
			C)	a form of probability sampling.
			D)	the degree to which the sample varies from the population on important characteristics.
6			Gaining access to the interaction environment:
			A)	is always easy.
			B)	is always welcomed by the people you want to observe.
			C)	is sometimes accomplished through a gatekeeper or sponsor.
			D)	seldom requires planning.
			E)	seldom requires that the researcher modify his or her communication behavior.
7			Field notes:
			A)	are a continuous or sequential record of what was observed.
			B)	are created only after you leave the interaction field.
			C)	should not be added to once you have written them.
			D)	are written to be general rather than specific.
8			Qualitative methodologies are more subjective and initially less structured than quantitative methodologies. Thus, the:
			A)	researcher does not need to design the research process before collecting data.
			B)	initial research question may change as evidence of the problem is observed (or not observed.).
			C)	researcher is likely to collect more field notes than can be used.
			D)	researcher does not need to consult the research literature before entering the scene.
			E)	b and c.