Wei Is a Qualitative Research Who Studies Friendship in Preteens

question 8

Multiple Choice

Wei is a qualitative research who studies friendship in preteens. She collected observational data for several months and is now engaged in interpretation of the findings. Which of the following questions should Wei ask herself?

• A) Why did I collect these data?
• B) How can I best classify these data?
• C) What can be learned from these data?
• D) How can I describe these data?

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Definitions:

Mesosystem

The mesosystem is a concept in ecology and developmental psychology that refers to the interconnections between the microsystems in a person's life, such as family, school, and neighborhood.

Microsystem

A term from ecological systems theory referring to the immediate environment in which an individual interacts, such as family or school.

Gender Roles

The characteristics, attitudes, feelings, and behaviors that society expects of males and females.

Feminist Theories

Examine social, economic, and political inequality between women and men in society.