10 Questions
What is the main reason qualitative data is associated with an interpretive philosophy?
Qualitative data explores subjective and socially constructed meanings of participants
What does social constructionism imply about meanings?
Meanings are dependent on people’s interpretations of events
What is the key difference between a deductive and an inductive approach in qualitative research?
Deductive approach uses existing theory, while inductive approach builds up theory grounded in data
What is the purpose of transcribing qualitative research interviews?
To reproduce the interview as a written account with the actual words, tone, and non-verbal communication
What additional information must a researcher note down during the transcription of qualitative research interviews?
The tone in which the words were said and the non-verbal communication of the interviewee
What is the primary reason qualitative data is often associated with an interpretive philosophy?
It explores the subjective and socially constructed meanings of research participants
What is the key difference between a deductive and an inductive approach in qualitative research?
Deductive approach uses existing theory, while inductive approach builds theory grounded in data
What must a researcher note down in addition to the actual words during the transcription of qualitative research interviews?
Tone in which the words were said and non-verbal communication of the interviewee
What does social constructionism imply about meanings?
Meanings are dependent on people’s interpretations of events
Why are qualitative research interviews normally audio-recorded and transcribed?
To reproduce the interviews as written accounts using the actual words and note down non-verbal communication and tone
Test your knowledge of qualitative research methods and social constructionism with this quiz. Explore the interpretation of subjective and socially constructed meanings in research, and understand how qualitative data depend on people's interpretations of events.
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