Chapter 3

Test you understanding of key chapter concepts by working through the quiz below. To check your answer click on the orange arrow to the right.

1. Quality in grounded theory research is dependent on:

  1. The application of scientific method
  2. Rigour in the use of methods
  3. A flexible and optional concept

The correct answer is: Rigour in the use of methods

2. Quality in grounded theory is influenced by:

  1. Researcher expertise/Methodological congruence/Procedural precision
  2. Researcher expertise/Methodological congruence/Theoretical sensitivity
  3. Methodological congruence/Procedural precision/Theoretical sensitivity

The correct answer is: Researcher expertise/Methodological congruence/Procedural precision

3. Methodological congruence is:

  1. Dependent on the quality of the available data
  2. Optional when the researcher is experienced
  3. The foundation of a credible study

The correct answer is: The foundation of a credible study

 

4. Memoing is:

  1. Optional for use when data is collected via interview
  2. A critical method in grounded theory analysis
  3. Only of value when working in research teams

The correct answer is: A critical method in grounded theory analysis

5. When writing a memo, the researcher should:

  1. Write for a potential wide variety of audiences
  2. Use short descriptive titles for each memo
  3. Avoid including any subjective information

The correct answer is: Use short descriptive titles for each memo