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Multiple Choice Questions for Objective 4
1 .
On which component of his field notes was Mr. Miller focused when he expressed in his notes his thoughts and ideas about what he observed?
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Reflection
Protocol
Formal data analysis
Description
2 .
Ms. Pinot began observing as soon as her study was cleared by the Human Subjects Committee and she gained entry to her site. She took copious notes while observing, and she wrote them up shortly afterwards. She was convinced that her initial data confirmed her beliefs about the interactions of her participants. Which guide to observation has she probably violated?
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Starting slowly
Entering the field without preconceptions
Summarizing field notes as soon as possible
Concentrating on writing detailed descriptive field notes
3 .
Memo writing helps accomplish all of the following EXCEPT
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identify topics or issues for further exploration.
select appropriate participants.
identify areas that could provide focus for the formal data analysis.
provide opportunities to reflect on methodology.
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