19 Questions
What is the main purpose of qualitative research?
Exploring and understanding the meaning individuals or groups ascribed to a social or human problem
What is the conceptualization phase in the research process mainly concerned with?
Identifying the 'Central Question'
Which phase of the research process involves detailed procedures in gathering and analyzing data?
Design Phase
In qualitative research, what are respondents also known as during the empirical phase?
Key informants
What does mixed approach in research involve?
Integrating both quantitative and qualitative data
What distinguishes qualitative research from quantitative research?
Exploring and understanding human experience using words
What is NOT a characteristic of qualitative research?
Statistical analysis of data
'No statistical analysis is being performed' is a characteristic of which type of research?
Quantitative research
'Exploring and understanding the meaning individuals or groups ascribed to a social or human problem' is primarily associated with which type of research?
'Qualitative Research'
'Testing objective theories by examining the relationship among variables' is a key feature of which type of research?
'Quantitative Research'
What is the purpose of using interview guides or 'Aide Memoire' in Interviews and Focus Group Discussions?
To structure the interview process and ensure key topics are covered
In the research process analytical phase, what is the purpose of thematizing interview texts?
To produce a model summarizing the understanding of the themes that emerged in the study
What is a key quality of a good qualitative inquirer according to the text?
Patience within and outside the group
In which philosophical worldview in research is the main concept that everything should be quantified to produce meaningful concrete results?
Postpositivist
What is the main concept associated with the Constructivist philosophy in research?
Individuals develop subjective meanings of their experiences
What is advised regarding the dissemination of the most valuable research results in THE RESEARCH PROCESS DISSEMINATION PHASE?
To share them with the general public or specific population/professional groups that can benefit from its results
What is the purpose of producing a model (or simulacrum) in THE RESEARCH PROCESS ANALYTICAL PHASE?
To summarize an understanding of the themes that emerged in the study
What is advised regarding sharing the most valuable research results according to THE RESEARCH PROCESS DISSEMINATION PHASE?
Share them with general public or specific population/professional groups that can benefit from its results.
What is advised regarding sharing the most valuable research results according to THE RESEARCH PROCESS DISSEMINATION PHASE?
Share them with general public or specific population/professional groups that can benefit from its results.
This quiz covers the fundamental concepts of research, including its nature, basic terminologies, qualitative and quantitative research methods. It delves into the systematic investigation of materials to establish facts and reach conclusions, which is essential in academic and industry settings.
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