29 Questions
Which epistemological stance emphasizes empowerment and is issue-oriented?
Advocacy/Participatory
What is the primary goal of descriptive studies?
To present comprehensive summaries of a phenomenon or event
Which of the following is a characteristic of descriptive studies?
Samples are typically small
What is the primary goal of qualitative research?
To seek an in-depth understanding of social phenomena and underlying meanings
What is the outcome of descriptive studies in terms of theory development?
No theory is developed or tested
What is a characteristic of naturalistic studies in qualitative research?
Observing real-world situations as they unfold naturally
What is a key feature of inductive qualitative research?
Exploring genuinely open-ended questions
How do researchers approach language in descriptive studies?
Language is taken at face value
What does holistic qualitative research focus on?
Complex interdependencies and non-linear relationships
How would you classify descriptive studies in terms of their theoretical orientation?
Least theoretical of all qualitative designs
What is a key difference between qualitative and quantitative research?
Qualitative research seeks to understand underlying meanings and social phenomena
What does immersion in qualitative research involve?
Immersing oneself in the details and specifics of the data
What is a social phenomenon that influences how people perceive and experience illness?
The cultural meaning associated with the illness
Which research methodology is concerned with understanding how people construct meaning and experience in their everyday lives?
Phenomenology
What is the primary goal of social constructionism in qualitative research?
To explore how people construct meaning and reality
Which of the following is an example of a data collection method in grounded theory research?
Focus group discussion
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
Which of the following is an example of a data analysis method in narrative research?
Narrative analysis
What is a key characteristic of Thematic Analysis (TA)?
It is theoretically flexible
In Thematic Analysis, who is responsible for putting together the approach?
The researcher
What should a researcher explain when using Thematic Analysis in a social constructionist approach?
Why that particular approach was important
What does a researcher need to do when using Thematic Analysis?
Make a series of choices and explain why
What is a benefit of using Thematic Analysis?
The researcher has control over the approach
What is the primary aim of the study mentioned?
To understand the experiences of people managing COVID-19 risks in a professional capacity
What is the purpose of choosing a qualitative research design?
To determine the research approach and method best suited to the research question
What is a characteristic of constructionist studies?
They explain people's constructions in and of the world
What is the focus of naturalistic studies?
Observing and interpreting phenomena in their natural setting
What is a common feature of qualitative research questions?
They are open-ended and exploratory
What is the outcome of a study that adopts a constructionist approach?
A theory that is grounded in multiple layered meanings
Explore the fundamentals of qualitative research, including its characteristics, themes, and approaches. Learn how to seek an in-depth understanding of social phenomena and uncover underlying meanings.
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