Qualitative Research Design: Scope and Delimitation

What is the primary factor in determining the scope of a research study?

The selection of variables

What is a characteristic of an independent variable?

It is changed or manipulated by the researcher

What is meant by a variable being mutually exclusive?

A participant cannot possess multiple attributes of a variable

What type of variable is described by nonquantitative, descriptive terms?

Categorical variable Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a Research Title?

To reflect the variables under study Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of delimitation in a research study?

To describe the limitations of the study Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a continuous variable?

Age Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of qualitative research design?

It is emergent, allowing for ongoing decisions Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a guideline for writing a Research Title?

The research question being asked Signup and view all the answers

What is a reason to avoid a particular research topic?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

How can a researcher narrow down a topic?

By exploring and extending a theory Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a Research Question?

To inquire into a specific concern or issue Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of Grounded Theory in Qualitative Research Design?

To develop a theory to increase understanding of something in a psycho-social context Signup and view all the answers

What is Plagiarism?

The act of quoting or copying the exact words of the writer and passing the quoted words off as your own words Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'Population' refer to in research?

A complete group of people, animals, or objects that have the same characteristics Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the style of formatting written works developed by the University of Chicago Press?

Chicago Style or Turabian Style Signup and view all the answers

When were the original APA style guidelines featured in a magazine write-up?

1929 Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the process of selecting respondents or people to answer questions meant to yield data for a research study?

Sampling Signup and view all the answers

What does relying on respondents involve in a research study?

Engaging in a group discussion on given questions Signup and view all the answers

What is the third step in the observation process as discussed by Creswell (2007)?

Taking time to write down important details Signup and view all the answers

What type of observation involves taking respondents out of their natural environment?

Non-naturalistic observation Signup and view all the answers

What is crucial to establish with participants during an observation study?

A good relationship and communication Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to thank participants in an observation study?

To show appreciation for their time Signup and view all the answers

What type of sampling involves asking relevant people if they know someone who will be willing to participate in research?

Snowball Sampling Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of research design?

To ensure data collection and generation methods are geared towards gathering specific data Signup and view all the answers

What type of data is based on actual experiences or observations?

Primary Data Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common type of data collection instrument?

Interview Signup and view all the answers

What is the opposite of a structured interview?

Unstructured Interview Signup and view all the answers

What type of sampling involves selecting people that are the most convenient for the researcher?

Convenience Sampling Signup and view all the answers