PSYC 6RM: Qualitative Research Design

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Which epistemological stance emphasizes empowerment and is issue-oriented?

Postpositivism

Pragmatism

Constructivism

Advocacy/Participatory (correct)

What is the primary goal of descriptive studies?

To explain a phenomenon

To develop a theory

To identify cause-and-effect relationships

To present comprehensive summaries of a phenomenon or event (correct)

Which of the following is a characteristic of descriptive studies?

Large sample sizes are typically used

Samples are typically small (correct)

The researcher must generate a theory

The researcher must explain the phenomenon

What is the primary goal of qualitative research?

To seek an in-depth understanding of social phenomena and underlying meanings Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of descriptive studies in terms of theory development?

No theory is developed or tested Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of naturalistic studies in qualitative research?

Observing real-world situations as they unfold naturally Signup and view all the answers

What is a key feature of inductive qualitative research?

Exploring genuinely open-ended questions Signup and view all the answers

How do researchers approach language in descriptive studies?

Language is taken at face value Signup and view all the answers

What does holistic qualitative research focus on?

Complex interdependencies and non-linear relationships Signup and view all the answers

How would you classify descriptive studies in terms of their theoretical orientation?

Least theoretical of all qualitative designs Signup and view all the answers

What is a key difference between qualitative and quantitative research?

Qualitative research seeks to understand underlying meanings and social phenomena Signup and view all the answers

What does immersion in qualitative research involve?

Immersing oneself in the details and specifics of the data Signup and view all the answers

What is a social phenomenon that influences how people perceive and experience illness?

The cultural meaning associated with the illness Signup and view all the answers

Which research methodology is concerned with understanding how people construct meaning and experience in their everyday lives?

Phenomenology Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of social constructionism in qualitative research?

To explore how people construct meaning and reality Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a data collection method in grounded theory research?

Focus group discussion Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of the research topic 'Exploring the in situ experiences of helping professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic'?

To understand the experiences of helping professionals during the pandemic Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a data analysis method in narrative research?

Narrative analysis Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of Thematic Analysis (TA)?

It is theoretically flexible Signup and view all the answers

In Thematic Analysis, who is responsible for putting together the approach?

The researcher Signup and view all the answers

What should a researcher explain when using Thematic Analysis in a social constructionist approach?

Why that particular approach was important Signup and view all the answers

What does a researcher need to do when using Thematic Analysis?

Make a series of choices and explain why Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of using Thematic Analysis?

The researcher has control over the approach Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary aim of the study mentioned?

To understand the experiences of people managing COVID-19 risks in a professional capacity Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of choosing a qualitative research design?

To determine the research approach and method best suited to the research question Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of constructionist studies?

They explain people's constructions in and of the world Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of naturalistic studies?

Observing and interpreting phenomena in their natural setting Signup and view all the answers

What is a common feature of qualitative research questions?

They are open-ended and exploratory Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of a study that adopts a constructionist approach?

A theory that is grounded in multiple layered meanings Signup and view all the answers