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Chapter 18: Reading and Writing the Qualitative Research Report
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1
In working with qualitative data, the researcher:
A)works to fit the interpretation into literature review, methods, results, and discussion sections.
B)works reflexively between analyzing and writing the data.
C)has few decisions about writing style; rather the researcher follows a standard template used for all qualitative reports.
D)withholds information from the reader, such as how the data were collected.
E)all of the above.
2
Selecting and developing authorial voice means making a decision:
A)about who will tell the story in reporting the qualitative data.
B)whether or not to reveal the author's identity as author of the report.
C)about which author will be listed first on the research report.
D)on which style of dramatic recall to use.
3
Many qualitative research reports begin with:
A)the presentation of the study's hypotheses.
B)the full disclosure of research participants' identities.
C)an introductory premise to frame the descriptions and analyses.
D)information that would explain to the reader why qualitative methods were used.
E)an explanation of why statistical tests were not used in the study.
4
Despite the variety in how researchers might write their qualitative research reports, the one thing that must be included is:
A)when the fieldwork was conducted.
B)the extent of the researcher's involvement in the field.
C)steps used to analyze the data.
D)to what extent data were triangulated or checked.
E)all of the above should be included.
5
The results and discussion section of a qualitative research report includes:
A)all of the data the researcher collected.
B)one quote for each claim the researcher is making.
C)more description than analysis.
D)more analysis than description.
E)a balance between description and analysis.
6
In writing a qualitative research report, it is common for the researcher to
A)turn the writing responsibilities over to others.
B)complete the report in the first attempt at writing it.
C)continually revise the document to improve the claims and conclusions drawn.
D)avoid using frameworks that may structure the relationships among claims or conclusions.
E)complete the manuscript without showing it to anyone.







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