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What is necessary when a research question requires determination of causation?
What is necessary when a research question requires determination of causation?
- A descriptive study design
- A randomized controlled trial (RCT) (correct)
- A prospective cohort study
- An ecological study
Which of the following best describes a cross-sectional study?
Which of the following best describes a cross-sectional study?
- It provides a snapshot of a population at a single point in time. (correct)
- It follows participants over time to measure outcomes.
- It compares groups over an extended period.
- It investigates the cause of rare diseases specifically.
Which type of study design assumes a hypothesis and requires comparisons between groups?
Which type of study design assumes a hypothesis and requires comparisons between groups?
- Ecological study design
- Retrospective study design
- Analytical study design (correct)
- Descriptive study design
What is a key feature of a cohort study?
What is a key feature of a cohort study?
What distinguishes observational studies from experimental studies?
What distinguishes observational studies from experimental studies?
Which of the following accurately represents a retrospective study design?
Which of the following accurately represents a retrospective study design?
What is a limitation of using a prevalence study?
What is a limitation of using a prevalence study?
Which of the following is true about ecological/correlational studies?
Which of the following is true about ecological/correlational studies?
Which study type is particularly appropriate for investigating diseases with long induction and latent periods?
Which study type is particularly appropriate for investigating diseases with long induction and latent periods?
What ethical concern might arise from an experimental study?
What ethical concern might arise from an experimental study?
What characterizes a phenomenological study?
What characterizes a phenomenological study?
In which situation is a quasi-experimental study most suitable?
In which situation is a quasi-experimental study most suitable?
What type of research focuses on understanding a phenomenon through the eyes of participants?
What type of research focuses on understanding a phenomenon through the eyes of participants?
What does a correlation study typically examine?
What does a correlation study typically examine?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of ethnographic research?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of ethnographic research?
What is a common topic for ethnographic research in public health?
What is a common topic for ethnographic research in public health?
What is the primary focus of grounded theory in qualitative research?
What is the primary focus of grounded theory in qualitative research?
Which method involves the constant comparative analysis of qualitative data?
Which method involves the constant comparative analysis of qualitative data?
In qualitative research, how is a case study defined?
In qualitative research, how is a case study defined?
What is a common limitation noted in case study research across different disciplines?
What is a common limitation noted in case study research across different disciplines?
Which of the following factors is most likely to influence how case studies are framed in public health studies?
Which of the following factors is most likely to influence how case studies are framed in public health studies?
What is the main goal of Grounded Theory in qualitative research?
What is the main goal of Grounded Theory in qualitative research?
Which of the following is characteristic of case studies?
Which of the following is characteristic of case studies?
In qualitative research, which method is commonly used for data collection?
In qualitative research, which method is commonly used for data collection?
Which of the following statements best describes the flexibility of study design in qualitative research?
Which of the following statements best describes the flexibility of study design in qualitative research?
What type of sampling is usually utilized in qualitative research?
What type of sampling is usually utilized in qualitative research?
What best represents the data analysis process in qualitative research?
What best represents the data analysis process in qualitative research?
What is the primary emphasis of quantitative research?
What is the primary emphasis of quantitative research?
In which scenario is mixed-methods research most beneficial?
In which scenario is mixed-methods research most beneficial?
What type of question format is typical for quantitative research?
What type of question format is typical for quantitative research?
What is one key difference between qualitative and quantitative research regarding data presentation?
What is one key difference between qualitative and quantitative research regarding data presentation?
Which of the following objectives best describes qualitative research?
Which of the following objectives best describes qualitative research?
Which statement accurately reflects the analytical objectives of qualitative research?
Which statement accurately reflects the analytical objectives of qualitative research?
Which research design would be most appropriate for studying a unique and rare institution?
Which research design would be most appropriate for studying a unique and rare institution?
What primarily distinguishes the data format in qualitative research from that in quantitative research?
What primarily distinguishes the data format in qualitative research from that in quantitative research?
Study Notes
Qualitative Study Designs
- Grounded Theory: A method for creating new theory by observing and analyzing data about a phenomenon - theory must be grounded in observation.
- Case Study: Deeply analyzes a single or few subjects - could be a person, organization, institution, or approach.
Research Process Phases
- Exploration: Explores a topic or phenomenon in depth.
- Description: Details characteristics of a group or population.
- Explanation: Analyzes the "why" behind a phenomenon.
- Evaluation: Assesses the effectiveness of a program or intervention.
Types of Research
- Quantitative: Measures numerical data to quantify and predict variation.
- Qualitative: Analyzes text-based data to describe and explain relationships and individual experiences.
- Mixed Methods: Combines both quantitative and qualitative methods in a single study for a more comprehensive understanding.
Quantitative Methods
- Descriptive: Describes characteristics of a group or phenomenon without explanation.
- Case Report/Case Series: Describes the experiences of one or several similar cases of unusual medical events.
- Ecological/Correlational Study: Analyzes aggregated data.
- Prevalence Study: Provides a snapshot of a population at a particular point in time.
- Analytical: Examines relationships and explores causes.
- Cross-Sectional Study: Collects data at one point in time - difficult to establish a temporal relationship.
- Cohort Study: Follows groups with different exposures over time to measure outcomes - not suitable for rare outcomes.
- Case-Control Study: Identifies cases with an outcome and controls without the outcome to compare past exposures - good for rare outcomes or long latency periods.
- Experimental Study: Randomly assigns participants to treatment or control groups - provides the strongest evidence for cause-effect relationships but may be unethical in some cases.
Qualitative Methods
- Phenomenology: Focuses on understanding subjective lived experiences and interpretations.
- Ethnography: Seeks to understand a culture or people through their own perspectives by observing them in their natural environment.
- Grounded Theory: Develops theory based on collected data, using constant comparison analysis to refine themes and patterns.
- Case Study: In-depth analysis of a specific case or group.
Choosing the Most Appropriate Study Design
- Factors to Consider: Feasibility, sample size, budget, and time frame.
- If Causation is Needed: A randomized controlled trial (RCT) is required.
Categorizing Study Designs
- Objective: Descriptive (describes, focuses on "what") or Analytical (explains, focuses on "why").
- Control of Exposure Variable: Observational (observes natural exposure) or Experimental (manipulates exposure).
- Outcome Occurrence: Retrospective (looks back in time) or Prospective (follows forward in time).
- Data Collection: Retrospective (uses existing data) or Prospective (collects new data).
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This quiz covers essential qualitative and quantitative research designs and processes. Explore grounded theory, case studies, and different phases of research from exploration to evaluation. Understand how mixed methods combine both types for comprehensive study insights.