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The average number of participants in a qualitative study is calculated based on:
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| a. | The research questions being asked, the data gathered, and the analysis in progress |
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| b. | A formula that may range from 5 to 200 participants or cases |
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| c. | The length of time the researcher engages in the field |
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| d. | The expectations of the dissertation committee |
Question 2
Week 9
In selecting a sampling strategy, the researcher wants participants considered to be average. What type of sampling strategy is he using?
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| a. | Criterion sampling |
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| b. | Unique sampling |
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| c. | Typical sampling |
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| d. | Convenience sampling |
Question 3
Week 9
Which is of the following is NOT a competency the qualitative research should demonstrate?
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| a. | Think inductively |
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| b. | Show ability to create and test standardized instruments |
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| c. | High tolerance for ambiguity |
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| d. | Keep a questioning stance |
Question 4
Week 9
Note: Read this passage and respond to questions 4-7
Clergy leadership has been described as a “man’s world in America.” While women have gained significant positions in leadership in American Protestant churches in the last decades, only 10% of women currently hold top leadership positions. Sexism, racism, bylaws, and traditional values were proposed to explain this phenomenon. Research also indicated that male and female leadership styles vary indicating females tend to be more inclusive than males. Nevertheless, scant attention has been paid to understand how women who reached top leadership positions overcame barriers and what strategies they used to advance their career trajectory. Results of this study have the potential to bring about organizational change that will create more positive perceptions and descriptions of women in leadership positions.
Which of the following statements represent the significance of the study?
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| a. | Sexism, racism, bylaws, and traditional values will stop affecting female leaders |
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| b. | Understanding women’s experiences in leadership positions will have the potential to create organizational change |
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| c. | Understanding women’s experiences in leadership positions will explain male/female differences in leadership |
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| d. | Understanding women’s experiences in leadership positions will decrease women’s participation in leadership |
Question 5
Week 9
Note: Please refer to the previous passage to answer this question.
Which of the following statements represent the research gap in this study?
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| a. | Factors such as sexism, racism, bylaws, and traditional values are not well understood in the phenomenon of church leadership |
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| b. | Why female leaders are more inclusive than male leaders needs further investigation |
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| c. | How organizational change is generated in church settings is not well known |
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| d. | How women overcame barriers and what strategies they used to advance their career needs further investigation |
Question 6
Week 9
Note: Please refer to the previous passage to answer this question.
A potential purpose statement for this study could be: The purpose of this study is to…
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| a. | Explore how women overcame barriers and understand strategies they used |
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| b. | Understand differences in leadership styles between males and females |
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| c. | Understand why only 10% of women reach top leadership positions |
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| d. | Explore how traditional values are changing in the context of church settings |
Question 7
Week 9
Note: Please refer to the previous passage to answer this question.
A research question for this study is:
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| a. | Why is there a small number of female leaders in church settings? |
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| b. | What type of organizational change will increase the number of female leaders in church settings? |
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| c. | What strategies did female leaders use to advance their career trajectories? |
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| d. | Do female leaders encounter sexism or racism in church settings? |
