Qualitative Research Design in Language Teaching

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What is the primary purpose of a research design in qualitative research?

To collect and analyze data

To determine the philosophical basis of the research

To identify the type of research question

To provide a blueprint or skeletal framework for the research study (correct)

What is the main advantage of a case study in qualitative research?

It allows for generalizability to a larger population

It provides a comprehensive understanding of a single entity (correct)

It enables the researcher to control extraneous variables

It is a cost-effective and efficient method of data collection

What is the primary focus of qualitative research in terms of data collection?

Non-numerical data that provides insight into human behavior and experiences (correct)

Quantifiable data that can be measured and analyzed

Experimental data collected through controlled experiments

Survey data collected through self-reported questionnaires

What is the primary characteristic of a qualitative research design?

It is an unfixed formation with an extensive interconnection of things Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the researcher in a qualitative research study?

To observe and interpret the behavior of the participants Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of a qualitative research study?

To describe and explain the phenomenon being studied Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of qualitative research?

To provide in-depth understanding of a specific group or process Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the process of choosing a sample from a population?

Sampling Signup and view all the answers

What type of sampling technique is often used in qualitative research?

Criterion-based sampling Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the group or subset of individuals from which data is collected?

Sample Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of grounded theory research design?

Developing a theory to increase understanding of a psycho-social context Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the larger group of people, events, or things that a researcher is interested in?

Population Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between ethnography and a case study?

The level of researcher involvement in group activities Signup and view all the answers

What type of qualitative research design focuses on understanding the reasons for changes or permanence of things in the physical world?

Historical Study Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of a phenomenological study?

Examining sensory experiences Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a data collecting technique used in historical research?

Biography or autobiography reading Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of ethnography?

To gain knowledge about the characteristics and organizational setup of a group Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes ethnography from other qualitative research designs?

The active participation of the researcher in group activities Signup and view all the answers

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