When Coding Qualitative Data, a Researcher May Come Across Terms

question 18

Multiple Choice

When coding qualitative data, a researcher may come across terms used by the respondent that have a particular meaning and significance to the setting. This is known as a(n) :

• A) indigenous category.
• B) connector.
• C) emergent code.
• D) a priori code.

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Definitions:

Schizophrenia Symptoms

Indicators of schizophrenia, including delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech, and impaired cognitive functioning.

Genetic Predisposition

A natural tendency for individuals to develop certain conditions based on their genes.

Schizophrenia

A long-term mental disorder involving a breakdown in the relation between thought, emotion, and behavior, leading to faulty perception and inappropriate actions.

Social Phobia

A chronic mental health condition in which social interactions cause irrational anxiety.