Qualitative Data Analysis Quiz for BITS Pilani Goa Campus Students

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Questions and Answers

Which method focuses on understanding the 'native point of view'?

Phenomenological method

Grounded theory method

Ethnographic method (correct)

Historical method

What is the main goal of the phenomenological method?

To examine historical events

To analyze data and develop a theory

To conduct in-depth examinations of people or groups

To describe the meaning of experiences for each subject (correct)

Which method involves the extended observation of social perspectives and cultural values of an entire social setting?

Ethnographic method (correct)

Grounded theory method

Phenomenological method

Historical method

What does the grounded theory method use for theory development?

Both inductive and deductive approaches Signup and view all the answers

Which method concerns the identification, location, evaluation, and synthesis of data from the past?

Historical method Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary use of qualitative data analysis?

To explain, understand, and interpret Signup and view all the answers

Which technique involves making inferences by identifying special characteristics of messages?

Coding Signup and view all the answers

What does narrative analysis focus on?

Studying experiences and reformulating stories Signup and view all the answers

What does methodological triangulation refer to?

Using different methods in the research process Signup and view all the answers

What is the ethical concern for social scientists conducting studies?

Avoiding harming subjects or groups Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of qualitative research?

Non-quantitative analysis and qualitative phenomena Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of theoretical triangulation?

To use various theoretical perspectives in research Signup and view all the answers

Why is qualitative research important?

To discover the underlying motives of human behaviour Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of social scientists when conducting studies?

To uncover knowledge to help improve people’s lives Signup and view all the answers

How can qualitative and quantitative research methodologies be distinguished?

In terms of their technical and epistemological levels Signup and view all the answers

At the technical level, what choice do researchers have in selecting research methodologies?

To select either or both as per their relevance for the research Signup and view all the answers

What does the inductive approach in research involve?

Drawing conclusions from specific observations Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes the deductive approach in research?

Testing hypotheses through experiments Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary concern of qualitative data analysis?

Understanding the underlying meanings and themes in data Signup and view all the answers

What is a specific technique of qualitative data analysis?

Thematic analysis Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of checking validity and reliability in qualitative research?

To ensure the trustworthiness of the findings Signup and view all the answers

Why are ethical concerns important in qualitative research?

To protect the well-being of research participants Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes qualitative data analysis from quantitative data analysis?

Focus on understanding underlying meanings and themes Signup and view all the answers

How can qualitative and quantitative research methodologies be chosen for a research study?

Based on their relevance for the research Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Research Methodologies

The method that focuses on understanding the 'native point of view' is ethnography.

Goals and Objectives

The main goal of the phenomenological method is to gain a deeper understanding of how people experience and interpret the world around them.

Observational Research

The method that involves the extended observation of social perspectives and cultural values of an entire social setting is ethnography.

Theory Development

The grounded theory method uses systematic data collection and analysis to develop theory.

Historical Research

The method that concerns the identification, location, evaluation, and synthesis of data from the past is historical research.

Data Analysis

The primary use of qualitative data analysis is to identify patterns, themes, and meanings in non-numerical data.

Message Analysis

The technique that involves making inferences by identifying special characteristics of messages is content analysis.

Story Analysis

Narrative analysis focuses on the story or narrative presented in the data.

Triangulation

Methodological triangulation refers to the use of multiple methods to study the same phenomenon.

Ethics

The ethical concern for social scientists conducting studies is to do no harm to participants and ensure their anonymity and confidentiality.

Qualitative Research

The focus of qualitative research is on understanding social phenomena through the collection and analysis of non-numerical data.
The purpose of qualitative research is to gain a deeper understanding of social phenomena and to identify patterns, themes, and meanings in non-numerical data.

Theoretical Triangulation

The purpose of theoretical triangulation is to use multiple theories to study the same phenomenon.

Importance of Qualitative Research

Qualitative research is important because it allows researchers to gain a deeper understanding of social phenomena and to identify patterns, themes, and meanings in non-numerical data.

The goal of social scientists when conducting studies is to gain a deeper understanding of social phenomena.

Distinguishing Methodologies

Qualitative and quantitative research methodologies can be distinguished based on their focus (non-numerical vs numerical data) and methods of data collection and analysis.

Choice of Methodology

At the technical level, researchers have a choice between qualitative and quantitative research methodologies based on the research question and objectives.

Inductive Approach

The inductive approach in research involves starting with a set of observations and then developing a theory or hypothesis to explain the findings.

Deductive Approach

The deductive approach in research involves starting with a theory or hypothesis and then testing it through data collection and analysis.