Quiz on Descriptive and Interpretive Approaches in Qualitative Research
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What kind of research questions are well suited to interpretive methodological approaches?

  • Questions with predetermined outcomes
  • Questions based on quantitative data
  • Questions with strong theoretical backgrounds
  • Questions related to people's experiences (correct)
  • What should the sample match in qualitative research?

  • The research questions (correct)
  • The desired outcomes
  • The researcher's preferences
  • The theoretical background
  • What is triangulation in qualitative research?

  • Applying statistical analysis
  • Recruiting participants from the same group
  • Using multiple data collection methods (correct)
  • Focusing on a single research question
  • What is saturation in qualitative research?

    <p>Point at which new themes are identified</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the nature of semi-structured interviews?

    <p>Having a guide but not following it exactly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What should be considered when recruiting participants for qualitative research?

    <p>Sources of bias</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of open-ended surveys in qualitative research?

    <p>To elicit detailed qualitative responses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of photo elicitation in qualitative research?

    <p>To prompt discussion and reflection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of considering when to stop interviews/data collection in qualitative research?

    <p>To ensure data saturation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary consideration when deciding on sampling frames in qualitative research?

    <p>Research questions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of ethnographic observational methods in qualitative research?

    <p>Capturing participant behaviors in natural settings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the recommended group size for Focus Groups?

    <p>As little as 3 and as many as 15</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key consideration for conducting Photo Elicitation with participants?

    <p>Rich visual and textual data can be obtained</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of Online Forums as a data source?

    <p>Can be a great source of data if participants are inaccessible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of questions are often used in Open-Ended Surveys for gaining qualitative data?

    <p>‘Tell us more’ type questions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Ethnography involve?

    <p>Long-term observation and collection of field notes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key consideration in Data Analysis according to the text?

    <p>Looking at patterns of meaning in the data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of Story Completion method?

    <p>Great at eliciting norms or attitudes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key consideration in conducting pilot interviews?

    <p>Checking after each interview that the desired data is obtained</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of Participant-led methods like Photo Elicitation?

    <p>Leads to rich visual and textual data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key consideration in terms of ethics for interviews?

    <p>Intimacy and power dynamics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of Long-term observation in Ethnography?

    <p>Includes field notes and recordings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key feature of Data Analysis across different methods?

    <p>Looking at patterns of meaning in the data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does mixed methods research involve?

    <p>Combining quantitative and qualitative techniques in a single study</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of data triangulation in mixed methods research?

    <p>Using a variety of data sources to validate findings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is investigator triangulation in mixed methods research?

    <p>The use of several different researchers with different academic background or experience</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of theory triangulation in mixed methods research?

    <p>The use of multiple perspectives and theories to interpret results</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of corroboration of data in mixed methods research?

    <p>Different sources of data reinforce or back up each other's findings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of using mixed methods research?

    <p>To provide researchers with a deeper understanding of a phenomenon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is data triangulation in mixed methods research?

    <p>The use of a variety of data sources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the nature of qualitative techniques in mixed methods research?

    <p>Interviews, focus groups, field notes, document review, etc.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does corroboration of data aim to achieve in mixed methods research?

    <p>Reinforce or back up findings with different sources of data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of quantitative techniques in mixed methods research?

    <p>Questionnaires or surveys, scores on personality or mental health scales</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using mixed methods research in a study?

    <p>To explore a range of different aspects of the phenomenon by collecting both qualitative and quantitative data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes mixed methods research from mono-method research processes?

    <p>The need to make decisions about how quantitative and qualitative components relate to each other</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes a fully mixed methods design?

    <p>Highest degree of mixing of both methods and paradigms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In partial mixed methods designs, how are quantitative and qualitative elements conducted?

    <p>Concurrently or sequentially in their entirety before being mixed at the data interpretation stage</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the time dimension refer to in mixed methods research?

    <p>When quantitative and qualitative data are collected</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the emphasis dimension in mixed methods research refer to?

    <p>Whether the quantitative or qualitative approach is dominant</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the research formulation stage, what is the primary focus?

    <p>Determining the goal of the study and formulating research objectives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the research planning stage in mixed methods research?

    <p>Selecting the sampling design and mixed methods research design</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is involved in the research implementation stage of mixed methods research?

    <p>Collecting the data set, analyzing the data, and interpreting the data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of validating/legitimating the data set and data interpretations in mixed methods research?

    <p>To ensure the accuracy and credibility of the data and interpretations</p> Signup and view all the answers

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