Qualitative Research Methods Overview
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What type of setting does a qualitative researcher prefer for data collection?

  • Office setting
  • Natural setting (correct)
  • Virtual reality setting
  • Laboratory setting

Which method is significantly used in qualitative research to present people's world views?

  • Textual analysis
  • Quantitative analysis
  • Data visualization (correct)
  • Interview transcription

What type of characteristics are examined during internal analysis in qualitative research?

  • Emotional, mental, and spiritual characteristics (correct)
  • External characteristics
  • Physical characteristics
  • Social characteristics

How is data gathering and presentation typically carried out in qualitative research?

<p>Through interviews or library reading and verbal presentation of data analysis results (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What kind of data is analyzed by examining people's perceptions in qualitative research?

<p>Qualitative data (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do both qualitative research methods aim to uncover?

<p>Hidden insights and underlying messages (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of Vague Subjects Topics?

<p>They lack specificity and clarity (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why should researchers avoid Controversial Topics?

<p>Because they elicit strong, conflicting opinions and debates (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key consideration for a Research Problem according to the text?

<p>Timeliness and relevance of the topic (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What defines Highly Technical Subjects?

<p>They require specialized knowledge and understanding of complex concepts (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What makes a topic Too broad according to the text?

<p>Encompassing a wide range of subtopics (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are Hard-to-investigate Subjects challenging for researchers?

<p>Due to ethical considerations and access to data barriers (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the distinguishing characteristic of a True Experiment?

<p>Random selection of participants (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of research does not involve randomization in selecting subjects?

<p>Quasi-Experiment (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Practical Research emphasize?

<p>Critical thinking (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What makes a topic researchable according to the text?

<p>Supported by evidence that is observable, factual, and logical (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What should be avoided when selecting a research topic according to the guidelines in the text?

<p>Subjects that are extremely specific (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of research project may limit the depth and scope of exploration?

<p>Too narrow subjects (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What method do ethnographers primarily use to gain insights into a community's customs and practices?

<p>Participant observation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which approach focuses on uncovering the essence or meaning behind individuals' lived experiences?

<p>Phenomenology (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary aim of discourse analysis?

<p>Analyzing language and communication (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of research involves examining all variables affecting a study to understand human behavior?

<p>Quantitative research (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In qualitative research, from specific ideas, researchers aim to reach:

<p>Generalizations (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the phenomenological approach primarily aim to capture during research?

<p>Subjective reality as perceived by participants (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between a research problem and a research question?

<p>A research problem is broader and identifies an area of concern, while a research question is a specific query seeking to address a particular aspect. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What purpose does the research question serve in a study?

<p>It sets the stage and provides a starting point for refining the research problem. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does a research problem differ from a research question?

<p>A research problem lacks specificity and is broader, while a research question is clear and focused. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does a research question play in guiding a study?

<p>It provides direction for data collection and analysis. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is a research question considered clear and focused?

<p>Because it seeks to address a particular aspect of the broader research problem. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does a research question contribute to refining an investigation?

<p>By seeking to address a specific aspect within a study's area of concern. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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