Qualitative Research Themes

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What is the purpose of presenting research findings in a qualitative research study?

To explain and answer research problems vividly and lengthily (correct)

To develop new hypotheses

To summarize the literature review

To justify the methodology used

How should research findings be presented in a study?

Only through explanation of major results

By combining all the data collected

Either through a summary of results and explanation of major findings, or by presenting and explaining each of the major results thoroughly (correct)

Only through summary of results

What is the purpose of using data tables and figures in research findings?

To reduce the length of the report

To confuse the readers

To illustrate, summarize, categorize, and organize the results of the study (correct)

To show the complexity of the data

What tense should be used when presenting the results of a study?

Past tense Signup and view all the answers

How should a conclusion in a research study be explained?

From specific to general Signup and view all the answers

What should a conclusion in a research study briefly explain?

How the study contributes to new knowledge Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of using tables in a research study?

To augment the text and convey essential facts Signup and view all the answers

How should tables be numbered in a research study?

Using Hindu Arabic numerals Signup and view all the answers

What type of visual representation of data is used to describe relationships between parts of a group or object?

Chart Signup and view all the answers

What should be included at the bottom of a table to explain abbreviations or notations?

An explanatory note Signup and view all the answers

When citing a table in the text, how should it be referred to?

By its number Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of using figures in a research study?

To augment the text and convey essential facts Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a conclusion in a research paper?

To summarize the main findings and answer the research questions Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between a conclusion and an abstract?

A conclusion summarizes the entire study, while an abstract provides an overview Signup and view all the answers

What is a possible source of recommendations for future studies?

Either negative or positive results of the study, as well as possible areas of research within the topic Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of an abstract?

To elaborate upon each major aspect of the paper Signup and view all the answers

What is an essential characteristic of a well-written conclusion?

It should be concise and direct to the point Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the acknowledgments section?

To thank those who have helped and supported the researcher Signup and view all the answers