Which of the Following Is a Strategy for Generating Meaning

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a strategy for generating meaning from qualitative data?

• A) Noting patterns or themes and building a logical chain of evidence
• B) Clustering, counting, and making metaphors
• C) Making contrasts or comparisons and noting relationships between variables
• D) All of these are correct.

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Definitions:

Coefficients of Contrast

Statistic coefficients used to compare differences between means within groups versus the overall mean, often used in analysis of variance.

Standard Error

A statistical measure that estimates the accuracy with which a sample distribution represents a population by quantifying the variation between sample means if the experiment were repeated.

Sample Contrast

The comparison between different subsets or samples within a study to identify variations or patterns.

Mean Square Error

A statistical measure indicating the average of the squares of the errors or deviations—i.e., the difference between the estimator and what is estimated.