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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    What do both qualitative research methods aim to uncover?

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

    What is a characteristic of Vague Subjects Topics?

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

    Why should researchers avoid Controversial Topics?

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

    What defines Highly Technical Subjects?

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

    What makes a topic Too broad according to the text?

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

    What is the distinguishing characteristic of a True Experiment?

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

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

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

    What does Practical Research emphasize?

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

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

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

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

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

    What is the primary aim of discourse analysis?

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

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

    <p>Generalizations</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</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.</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.</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.</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.</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.</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.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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