Qualitative Research and Social Constructionism Quiz
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What is the main reason qualitative data is associated with an interpretive philosophy?

  • Qualitative data is more complex than quantitative data
  • Qualitative data relies on statistical analysis
  • Qualitative data explores subjective and socially constructed meanings of participants (correct)
  • Qualitative data is focused on numerical measurements

    • What does social constructionism imply about meanings?

  • Meanings are dependent on people’s interpretations of events (correct)
  • Meanings are independent of people’s interpretations
  • Meanings are fixed and objective
  • Meanings are solely determined by the researcher

    • What is the key difference between a deductive and an inductive approach in qualitative research?

  • Deductive approach is more subjective, while inductive approach is more objective
  • Deductive approach builds theory grounded in data, while inductive approach uses existing theory
  • Deductive approach is primarily used for quantitative research, while inductive approach is for qualitative research
  • Deductive approach uses existing theory, while inductive approach builds up theory grounded in data (correct)

    • What is the purpose of transcribing qualitative research interviews?

    <p>To reproduce the interview as a written account with the actual words, tone, and non-verbal communication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What additional information must a researcher note down during the transcription of qualitative research interviews?

    <p>The tone in which the words were said and the non-verbal communication of the interviewee</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary reason qualitative data is often associated with an interpretive philosophy?

    <p>It explores the subjective and socially constructed meanings of research participants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the key difference between a deductive and an inductive approach in qualitative research?

    <p>Deductive approach uses existing theory, while inductive approach builds theory grounded in data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What must a researcher note down in addition to the actual words during the transcription of qualitative research interviews?

    <p>Tone in which the words were said and non-verbal communication of the interviewee</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does social constructionism imply about meanings?

    <p>Meanings are dependent on people’s interpretations of events</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are qualitative research interviews normally audio-recorded and transcribed?

    <p>To reproduce the interviews as written accounts using the actual words and note down non-verbal communication and tone</p> Signup and view all the answers

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