Introduction to Research: Nature and Terminologies

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What is the main purpose of qualitative research?

Statistical analysis of data
Exploring and understanding the meaning individuals or groups ascribed to a social or human problem (correct)
Testing objective theories by examining the relationship among variables
Collecting both quantitative and qualitative data

What is the conceptualization phase in the research process mainly concerned with?

Data gathering and collection
Conducting literature reviews
Testing objective theories
Identifying the 'Central Question' (correct)

Which phase of the research process involves detailed procedures in gathering and analyzing data?

Design Phase (correct)
Empirical Phase
Literature Review Phase
Conceptualization Phase

In qualitative research, what are respondents also known as during the empirical phase?

Key informants (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does mixed approach in research involve?

Integrating both quantitative and qualitative data (D) Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes qualitative research from quantitative research?

Exploring and understanding human experience using words (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is NOT a characteristic of qualitative research?

Statistical analysis of data (D) Signup and view all the answers

'No statistical analysis is being performed' is a characteristic of which type of research?

Quantitative research (B) Signup and view all the answers

'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' (B) Signup and view all the answers

'Testing objective theories by examining the relationship among variables' is a key feature of which type of research?

'Quantitative Research' (C) Signup and view all the answers

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 (D) Signup and view all the answers

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 (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key quality of a good qualitative inquirer according to the text?

Patience within and outside the group (A) Signup and view all the answers

In which philosophical worldview in research is the main concept that everything should be quantified to produce meaningful concrete results?

Postpositivist (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main concept associated with the Constructivist philosophy in research?

Individuals develop subjective meanings of their experiences (D) Signup and view all the answers

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 (D) Signup and view all the answers

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 (A) Signup and view all the answers

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. (B) Signup and view all the answers

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. (C) Signup and view all the answers

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What is the main purpose of qualitative research?

What is the conceptualization phase in the research process mainly concerned with?

Which phase of the research process involves detailed procedures in gathering and analyzing data?

In qualitative research, what are respondents also known as during the empirical phase?

What does mixed approach in research involve?

What distinguishes qualitative research from quantitative research?

What is NOT a characteristic of qualitative research?

'No statistical analysis is being performed' is a characteristic of which type of research?

'Exploring and understanding the meaning individuals or groups ascribed to a social or human problem' is primarily associated with which type of research?

'Testing objective theories by examining the relationship among variables' is a key feature of which type of research?

What is the purpose of using interview guides or 'Aide Memoire' in Interviews and Focus Group Discussions?

In the research process analytical phase, what is the purpose of thematizing interview texts?

What is a key quality of a good qualitative inquirer according to the text?

In which philosophical worldview in research is the main concept that everything should be quantified to produce meaningful concrete results?

What is the main concept associated with the Constructivist philosophy in research?

What is advised regarding the dissemination of the most valuable research results in THE RESEARCH PROCESS DISSEMINATION PHASE?

What is the purpose of producing a model (or simulacrum) in THE RESEARCH PROCESS ANALYTICAL PHASE?

What is advised regarding sharing the most valuable research results according to THE RESEARCH PROCESS DISSEMINATION PHASE?

What is advised regarding sharing the most valuable research results according to THE RESEARCH PROCESS DISSEMINATION PHASE?

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