To Counterbalance the Tendency to Hold on to First Impressions

question 16

Multiple Choice

To counterbalance the tendency to hold on to first impressions or hunches about the data, a qualitative researcher uses

• A) negative case and discrepant data analysis.
• B) constant comparison and correlational data analysis.
• C) negative case and cross case analysis.
• D) constant comparison and member checks.

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Definitions:

Cultural Universals

Aspects or patterns of behavior that are found across all cultures, indicating shared human experiences or values.

Incest Taboo

A cultural norm and regulation that prohibits sexual relations between close relatives.

Functionalism

A theoretical perspective in sociology and anthropology that interprets society as a structure with interrelated parts designed to meet the biological and social needs of the individuals in that society.

Symbolic Interactionism

A theoretical framework in sociology that focuses on how individuals interpret and respond to symbolic interactions within society.