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What is the primary focus of research aimed at understanding?
What is the primary focus of research aimed at understanding?
Which type of research seeks general explanations for a large number of cases?
Which type of research seeks general explanations for a large number of cases?
What is the sequence of processes in inductive research?
What is the sequence of processes in inductive research?
Qualitative data is primarily expressed in which form?
Qualitative data is primarily expressed in which form?
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Which research approach focuses on unique and distinct individual cases?
Which research approach focuses on unique and distinct individual cases?
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In deductive research, which is the correct order of processes?
In deductive research, which is the correct order of processes?
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What distinguishes idiographic research from nomothetic research?
What distinguishes idiographic research from nomothetic research?
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In qualitative research, what is the primary source of data?
In qualitative research, what is the primary source of data?
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What is required for a comprehensive description in qualitative research?
What is required for a comprehensive description in qualitative research?
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How does qualitative research view the context of the study?
How does qualitative research view the context of the study?
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What does 're-search' in qualitative research signify?
What does 're-search' in qualitative research signify?
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What role does interpretation play in qualitative research?
What role does interpretation play in qualitative research?
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In qualitative research, meanings are said to be:
In qualitative research, meanings are said to be:
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What is a key feature of qualitative research regarding power relations?
What is a key feature of qualitative research regarding power relations?
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According to qualitative research practices, how should a researcher engage with the study environment?
According to qualitative research practices, how should a researcher engage with the study environment?
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Which statement reflects the qualitative research belief regarding objective accounts?
Which statement reflects the qualitative research belief regarding objective accounts?
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What does qualitative research primarily focus on beyond the subjects' accounts?
What does qualitative research primarily focus on beyond the subjects' accounts?
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Why is any single account of an event considered questionable in qualitative methods?
Why is any single account of an event considered questionable in qualitative methods?
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What characteristic of qualitative research indicates that it is a non-linear process?
What characteristic of qualitative research indicates that it is a non-linear process?
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What is meant by 'emergent design' in qualitative research?
What is meant by 'emergent design' in qualitative research?
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What does reflexivity in qualitative research entail?
What does reflexivity in qualitative research entail?
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What aspect of truth in qualitative research needs to be addressed by the researcher?
What aspect of truth in qualitative research needs to be addressed by the researcher?
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Which of the following best describes how meaning is viewed in qualitative research?
Which of the following best describes how meaning is viewed in qualitative research?
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What type of assumptions does qualitative research typically avoid?
What type of assumptions does qualitative research typically avoid?
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What type of research seeks to predict future occurrences?
What type of research seeks to predict future occurrences?
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Which of the following best describes qualitative research?
Which of the following best describes qualitative research?
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What type of data is more suitable for nomothetic research?
What type of data is more suitable for nomothetic research?
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Which characteristic is primarily associated with qualitative research?
Which characteristic is primarily associated with qualitative research?
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What is a common misconception about qualitative research?
What is a common misconception about qualitative research?
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Which approach emphasizes understanding behavior and meaning within its context?
Which approach emphasizes understanding behavior and meaning within its context?
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What is the main trade-off associated with nomothetic research?
What is the main trade-off associated with nomothetic research?
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Which of the following best describes the definition of qualitative research?
Which of the following best describes the definition of qualitative research?
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Study Notes
Introduction to Qualitative Research
- Qualitative research focuses on understanding why things happen rather than predicting what will happen.
- Qualitative research seeks in-depth explanations of individual cases, while quantitative research focuses on general explanations for a larger number of cases.
- Qualitative research uses inductive reasoning, moving from specific observations to general patterns and theories.
- Qualitative research uses data expressed in words rather than numbers.
Qualitative vs. Quantitative Data
- Qualitative research explores the context of social occurrences and seeks to understand the lived experience.
- Qualitative research emphasizes "thick description," encompassing a comprehensive portrayal of the phenomenon being studied and the researcher's subjective interpretations.
- Qualitative researchers believe that researchers can't fully eliminate subjectivity and that the interpretations of social phenomena are mediated through language and action.
- Qualitative data collection is relatively unstructured and involves an emergent design.
Common Features of Qualitative Research
- Description: Qualitative research aims for a detailed, comprehensive description of social phenomena.
- Context: Qualitative research takes into account the social, political, cultural, and historical contexts in which research occurs.
- Meaning: Qualitative research seeks to understand the meaning behind social phenomena.
- Interpretation: Qualitative researchers believe that interpretation is inherent to the research process and that multiple interpretations of social phenomena are possible.
- Truth: Qualitative research challenges the notion of objective truth and emphasizes the subjectivity of the researcher's perspective and interpretations.
- Process: Qualitative research involves a cyclical, non-linear process of data collection, analysis, and interpretation.
Class Exercise: Five Minute Observation
- Participants should observe an interaction between two people for five minutes.
- Participants should record all observations, including opinions, emotions, body language, tone of voice, and facial expressions.
- Participants should distinguish between "objective facts" and their own interpretations and opinions.
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This quiz covers the foundational concepts of qualitative research, distinguishing it from quantitative methods. It explores the underlying principles, techniques, and the significance of context in understanding social phenomena. Dive into terms like 'thick description' and the role of subjectivity in research.
