Guba and Lincoln's Paradigms in Qualitative Research
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What is a frequent criticism of mechanical techniques in data analysis?

  • They are outdated and unreliable.
  • They lack human interpreters. (correct)
  • They are too costly to implement.
  • They often require extensive human interpretation.

How do researchers prove the value of their data analysis methods according to the text?

  • By hiring and training a human team for analysis. (correct)
  • By comparing the methods to human decision-making.
  • By leaving the data untouched.
  • By conducting a traditional literature review.

What must be available in published articles for data analysis methodologies and findings to be compared across research studies?

  • Visual representations
  • Ethical considerations
  • Qualitative descriptions
  • Numerical coding (correct)

Which aspect influences conceptual concerns in contemporary qualitative research paradigms?

<p>Legitimacy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of practices have characterized qualitative research conducted in the twenty-first century?

<p>Interpretive, postmodern, and critical practices (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which paradigm is characterized by a concern with everyday categorization and ordinary storytelling?

<p>Critical theories (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which paradigms are considered incommensurable with positivist and postpositivist paradigms?

<p>Critical theories, constructivism, participatory/cooperative paradigms (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main aspect of commensurability between critical, constructivist, and participatory paradigms?

<p>Intended action and textual representation of research (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In terms of commensurability, what do positivist and postpositivist paradigms share with each other?

<p>Validity and trust (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the 'narrative turn' in qualitative research primarily focused on?

<p>Everyday categorization and ordinary storytelling (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of approach is usually associated with the social constructivist paradigm?

<p>Inductive (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of qualitative research according to the text?

<p>To uncover deeper meanings of human behavior and experience (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of reasoning is commonly used by qualitative researchers?

<p>Inductive reasoning (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In qualitative research, what is the focus when understanding people's experiences?

<p>Uncovering deeper meanings and complexities (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the underlying principle behind the approach adopted by qualitative researchers?

<p>Pattern-seeking inductive approach (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why does qualitative research often involve a smaller number of participants?

<p>Because in-depth interviews are time and labour intensive (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a distinguishing characteristic of qualitative research methods?

<p>Open-ended and less narrow approach (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the initial participant response impact the subsequent questions in qualitative research?

<p>It determines the exact questions to be asked next (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are large numbers of participants not needed in qualitative research for statistical analysis purposes?

<p>Because statistical analysis is not a primary focus (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does flexibility play in qualitative research compared to quantitative research?

<p>Flexibility allows researchers to go beyond standard approaches (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is 'theoretical sensitivity' considered essential in qualitative data analysis?

<p>To ensure the analyst has a deep understanding of established theories in the field (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do computer programs support contemporary qualitative data analyses?

<p>By enhancing efficiency in applying, retrieving, and storing codes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common purpose of using computer-assisted qualitative data analysis software?

<p>To enhance efficiency in editing and revising codes (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a criticism often directed towards quantitative coding approaches?

<p>They prioritize the transformation of qualitative data into predefined structures (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do computer programs impact the interpretive nature of coding in qualitative data analysis?

<p>They maintain it while improving efficiency in coding tasks (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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