NURS 3031 Qualitative Research Week 4
questions well answered to pass
What is a key characteristic of narrative research?
A) Collecting numerical data
B) Shaping stories into a chronological order
C) Focusing on statistical analysis
D) Ignoring the context of the stories - correct answer ✔✔Correct Answer: B) Shaping stories into a
chronological order
Rationale: Narrative research involves shaping stories into a chronological order to understand the
sequence of events and their significance.
Why are "turning points" important in narrative research?
A) They add drama to the stories
B) They indicate shifts in the narrative
C) They are irrelevant to the research
D) They determine the length of the narrative - correct answer ✔✔Correct Answer: B) They indicate
shifts in the narrative
Rationale: "Turning points" in narratives are crucial as they signify key shifts or changes in the storyline,
providing depth and meaning.
In narrative research, where do stories typically occur?
A) Any random place
B) Within a specific context
C) In a controlled environment
D) Across multiple countries - correct answer ✔✔Correct Answer: B) Within a specific context
, Rationale: Stories in narrative research occur within a specific context, emphasizing the importance of
understanding the setting for a comprehensive analysis.
According to Frank (1995), how are stories and narratives related?
A) Stories are standalone, while narratives encompass several stories
B) Narratives focus on numerical data, while stories focus on experiences
C) Stories and narratives are interchangeable terms
D) Frank did not discuss the relationship between stories and narratives - correct answer ✔✔Correct
Answer: A) Stories are standalone, while narratives encompass several stories
Rationale: Frank (1995) suggests that stories are tales people tell, while narratives encompass a general
structure that includes multiple stories.
What is the blurred line between "narrative" and "storytelling"?
A) Stories focus on individuals, while narratives focus on groups
B) The terms are used interchangeably
C) Narrative is more specific and factual than storytelling
D) Storytelling is always fictional, while narratives are factual - correct answer ✔✔Correct Answer: B)
The terms are used interchangeably
Rationale: The line between "narrative" and "storytelling" is blurred, and the terms are often used
interchangeably in the context of uncovering perspectives through stories.
When is narrative research best suited?
A) For studying large populations
B) For capturing detailed stories of individual experiences
C) When numerical data is the primary focus
D) When exploring broad societal trends - correct answer ✔✔Correct Answer: B) For capturing detailed
stories of individual experiences
Rationale: Narrative research is best suited for capturing detailed stories of individual experiences,
allowing for an in-depth exploration of personal perspectives.
How does Paley & Eva (2005) define the difference between story and narrative?
questions well answered to pass
What is a key characteristic of narrative research?
A) Collecting numerical data
B) Shaping stories into a chronological order
C) Focusing on statistical analysis
D) Ignoring the context of the stories - correct answer ✔✔Correct Answer: B) Shaping stories into a
chronological order
Rationale: Narrative research involves shaping stories into a chronological order to understand the
sequence of events and their significance.
Why are "turning points" important in narrative research?
A) They add drama to the stories
B) They indicate shifts in the narrative
C) They are irrelevant to the research
D) They determine the length of the narrative - correct answer ✔✔Correct Answer: B) They indicate
shifts in the narrative
Rationale: "Turning points" in narratives are crucial as they signify key shifts or changes in the storyline,
providing depth and meaning.
In narrative research, where do stories typically occur?
A) Any random place
B) Within a specific context
C) In a controlled environment
D) Across multiple countries - correct answer ✔✔Correct Answer: B) Within a specific context
, Rationale: Stories in narrative research occur within a specific context, emphasizing the importance of
understanding the setting for a comprehensive analysis.
According to Frank (1995), how are stories and narratives related?
A) Stories are standalone, while narratives encompass several stories
B) Narratives focus on numerical data, while stories focus on experiences
C) Stories and narratives are interchangeable terms
D) Frank did not discuss the relationship between stories and narratives - correct answer ✔✔Correct
Answer: A) Stories are standalone, while narratives encompass several stories
Rationale: Frank (1995) suggests that stories are tales people tell, while narratives encompass a general
structure that includes multiple stories.
What is the blurred line between "narrative" and "storytelling"?
A) Stories focus on individuals, while narratives focus on groups
B) The terms are used interchangeably
C) Narrative is more specific and factual than storytelling
D) Storytelling is always fictional, while narratives are factual - correct answer ✔✔Correct Answer: B)
The terms are used interchangeably
Rationale: The line between "narrative" and "storytelling" is blurred, and the terms are often used
interchangeably in the context of uncovering perspectives through stories.
When is narrative research best suited?
A) For studying large populations
B) For capturing detailed stories of individual experiences
C) When numerical data is the primary focus
D) When exploring broad societal trends - correct answer ✔✔Correct Answer: B) For capturing detailed
stories of individual experiences
Rationale: Narrative research is best suited for capturing detailed stories of individual experiences,
allowing for an in-depth exploration of personal perspectives.
How does Paley & Eva (2005) define the difference between story and narrative?
