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?

<p>To seek an in-depth understanding of social phenomena and underlying meanings (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>No theory is developed or tested (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of naturalistic studies in qualitative research?

<p>Observing real-world situations as they unfold naturally (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key feature of inductive qualitative research?

<p>Exploring genuinely open-ended questions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do researchers approach language in descriptive studies?

<p>Language is taken at face value (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does holistic qualitative research focus on?

<p>Complex interdependencies and non-linear relationships (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Least theoretical of all qualitative designs (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key difference between qualitative and quantitative research?

<p>Qualitative research seeks to understand underlying meanings and social phenomena (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does immersion in qualitative research involve?

<p>Immersing oneself in the details and specifics of the data (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The cultural meaning associated with the illness (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Phenomenology (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>To explore how people construct meaning and reality (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Focus group discussion (A)</p> 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'?

<p>To understand the experiences of helping professionals during the pandemic (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Narrative analysis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>It is theoretically flexible (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>The researcher (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Why that particular approach was important (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Make a series of choices and explain why (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a benefit of using Thematic Analysis?

<p>The researcher has control over the approach (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary aim of the study mentioned?

<p>To understand the experiences of people managing COVID-19 risks in a professional capacity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of choosing a qualitative research design?

<p>To determine the research approach and method best suited to the research question (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of constructionist studies?

<p>They explain people's constructions in and of the world (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of naturalistic studies?

<p>Observing and interpreting phenomena in their natural setting (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common feature of qualitative research questions?

<p>They are open-ended and exploratory (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>A theory that is grounded in multiple layered meanings (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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