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They are outdated and unreliable.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?

Legitimacy (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Interpretive, postmodern, and critical practices (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Critical theories (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which paradigms are considered incommensurable with positivist and postpositivist paradigms?

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

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

Intended action and textual representation of research (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Validity and trust (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Everyday categorization and ordinary storytelling (A) Signup and view all the answers

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

Inductive (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

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

Which type of reasoning is commonly used by qualitative researchers?

Inductive reasoning (C) Signup and view all the answers

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

Uncovering deeper meanings and complexities (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

Pattern-seeking inductive approach (B) Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What is a distinguishing characteristic of qualitative research methods?

Open-ended and less narrow approach (D) Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

How do computer programs support contemporary qualitative data analyses?

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

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

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

What is a criticism often directed towards quantitative coding approaches?

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

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

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