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A unique characteristic of a qualitative study that influences the research plan tremendously is the

	inductive hypotheses.
	emergent design.
	large number of subjects.
	analysis of the statistical data.

An advantage of conducting a pre-proposal field study is that it

	helps the researcher understand the socio-cultural context of the setting.
	broadens the initial research question.
	facilitates the development of a theoretical framework.
	provides an easy, preliminary answer to the research question.

Which of the following are the general components of a qualitative research plan?

	Title, introduction, procedures, potential contributions, and limitations
	Introduction, methods, procedures, and data analysis
	Introduction, data collection and analysis, and results
	Title, introduction, results, interpretations

Ms. Skinner is proposing to spend time in a fifth grade teacher's classroom to begin understanding how this teacher is managing the shift from a traditional approach to instruction to a constructivist approach. Where is Ms. Skinner likely to discuss information about these two approaches to instruction?

	The introduction section of a qualitative research plan
	The introduction section of a quantitative research plan
	The methods section of a qualitative research plan
	The methods section of a quantitative research plan

Mr. Ary has begun a review of the literature and has found a theoretical framework around which his study could be framed. His discussion of this framework is likely found in which section of a qualitative research plan?

	Title
	Introduction
	Procedures
	Potential contributions of the study

Ms. Ary has described in great detail the major steps she will follow in conducting her qualitative study, particularly the information on gaining entry to the site and identifying participants. This information is likely found in which section of her research plan?

	Introduction
	Subjects
	Procedures
	Potential contributions of the study

The procedures section of a qualitative research plan includes all of the following EXCEPT a discussion of the

	Researcher's role
	Trustworthiness
	Theoretical framework
	Data collection, management, and analysis strategies

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