Qualitative Research Design: Scope and Delimitation
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What is the primary factor in determining the scope of a research study?

  • The type of research project
  • The selection of variables (correct)
  • The researcher's expertise
  • The delimitation of the study

    • What is a characteristic of an independent variable?

  • It is always categorical
  • It is dependent on other variables
  • It is changed or manipulated by the researcher (correct)
  • It is not manipulated by the researcher

    • What is meant by a variable being mutually exclusive?

  • The variable is always discrete
  • A participant can possess multiple attributes of a variable
  • A participant cannot possess multiple attributes of a variable (correct)
  • The variable can take on any value

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

    <p>Categorical variable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of a Research Title?

    <p>To reflect the variables under study</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To describe the limitations of the study</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a continuous variable?

    <p>Age</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of qualitative research design?

    <p>It is emergent, allowing for ongoing decisions</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>The research question being asked</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a reason to avoid a particular research topic?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can a researcher narrow down a topic?

    <p>By exploring and extending a theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of a Research Question?

    <p>To inquire into a specific concern or issue</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    What is Plagiarism?

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

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

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

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

    <p>Chicago Style or Turabian Style</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>1929</p> 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?

    <p>Sampling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does relying on respondents involve in a research study?

    <p>Engaging in a group discussion on given questions</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Taking time to write down important details</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Non-naturalistic observation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>A good relationship and communication</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To show appreciation for their time</p> 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?

    <p>Snowball Sampling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of research design?

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

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

    <p>Primary Data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common type of data collection instrument?

    <p>Interview</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the opposite of a structured interview?

    <p>Unstructured Interview</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Convenience Sampling</p> Signup and view all the answers

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