Ron Is Reviewing a Qualitative Study

question 29

Multiple Choice

Ron is reviewing a qualitative study. Which of the following should be of concern to his review?

• A) Is the inductive logic applied to the data to produce results stated in detail?
• B) Is the rationale for variable selection described?
• C) Were any control procedures used to equate the groups on extraneous variables?
• D) Are sources of invalidity associated with the design identified and discussed?

Illustrate how uncertainty-identity theory explains group identification under conditions of uncertainty.

Describe how existential threats, such as reminders of mortality, influence group cohesion and identity.

Understand the role of social identity theory in explaining group behavior and self-definition.

Analyze how social facilitation theory explains the effect of the presence of others on task performance.

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Definitions:

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