12 Questions
What is the primary characteristic that distinguishes ethnography from a case study?
The researcher's level of participation in the group's activities
Which research design is typically used to study the reasons for changes or permanence of things over a long period of time?
Historical study
What is the primary goal of ethnography?
To study the characteristics, organizational set-up, and relationships of a group's members
What is a common data collection technique used in historical study?
Chronicling activities and interviewing people
What is a limitation of historical study?
The absence or loss of complete and well-kept old records
What is the term used to describe something that a person experiences on Earth?
Phenomenon
What is the primary goal of a case study design in qualitative research?
To explore the reasons behind the nature of a phenomenon's existence
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of a case study design?
Generalizability to a larger population
What is a common advantage of using a case study design?
Capacity to deal with a large number of variables
What are the common methods of data collection used in a case study design?
Interviews, observations, and questionnaires
Which of the following is another name for a type of qualitative research design?
Case study research
How many research designs are commonly used in qualitative research?
5
Explore the five commonly used research designs in qualitative research, including case study, ethnography, historical study, phenomenology, and grounded theory. Learn about the data collecting techniques used in each design. Test your knowledge of qualitative research methodologies.
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