Purposes of Qualitative Research

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Which methodological approach in qualitative research emphasizes direct contact with subjects in their natural environments?

  • Field research
  • Observational research
  • Case study
  • Ethnography (correct)

What distinguishes qualitative research from quantitative research in terms of data collection?

  • Focuses on generating hypotheses
  • Primarily uses surveys and experiments
  • Relies on non-numerical observations and analyses (correct)
  • Involves statistical analysis exclusively

What is the primary purpose of the complementary aspect of qualitative research?

  • To discover new phenomena
  • To add depth and context to quantitative findings (correct)
  • To employ direct observation
  • To provide detailed descriptions

In qualitative research, what is the main goal of using detailed descriptions?

<p>To provide rich descriptions of individuals’ experiences (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic distinguishes observational research in qualitative studies?

<p>Relies on direct observation, often with the naked eye (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key feature of participant observation?

<p>Researchers becoming part of the group being studied (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main benefit of participant observation in qualitative research?

<p>Provides insights beyond surface-level information (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which type of interview do questions emerge naturally during participant observation?

<p>Informal conversational interviews (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does participant observation focus on in terms of data collection?

<p>Observations, informal interactions, recordings (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is participant observation considered valuable in studying social phenomena?

<p>It allows researchers to capture the complexities of human behavior (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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