Research Methodologies Chapter 3-4

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What is the primary focus of Transformative Methodologies?

Gathering and analyzing people's perspectives
Understanding social phenomena through interpretation
Studying the nature of being and knowledge
Challenging existing structures and systems to create change (correct)

What is the key criticism of Interpretivist Methodologies?

They are too subjective and ambitious (correct)
They neglect social justice
They are too focused on ontology
They are too objective

What is the primary concern of Ontology?

How people interpret reality
How to create social change
How the world is known (correct)
How knowledge is learned

What is the relationship between Epistemology and Ontology?

Epistemology is the study of knowledge, while Ontology is the study of being (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of Action Research?

To take action to improve a situation (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common criticism of Constructionist Methodologies?

They are too subjective and ambitious (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key benefit of action research approaches?

Allows groups to investigate their own situation or practice (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential problem with mixed methods research?

Different methods can be used with more than one methodology (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is a common use of arts-based research?

To explore sensitive topics or work with certain disabilities (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential limitation of digitally mediated research?

Not everyone is online or represents themselves accurately (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key feature of evaluation research?

It enables groups to investigate their own situation or practice (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a debate within arts-based research?

Whether researchers need to be skilled to the same level as the art used (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary consideration when choosing methods of collecting data for research?

Selecting methods that provide accurate and useful answers (D) Signup and view all the answers

When would it be necessary to collect data from the entire city of Winnipeg?

When conducting a comparative study (D) Signup and view all the answers

What determines whether to use qualitative or quantitative methods in research?

The research question being answered (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why are research funders increasingly requiring research and evaluation of funded projects?

To demonstrate the success of programs (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of defining a rate of service usage to determine success?

To evaluate the effectiveness of a program (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of referencing common terms in research methods?

To clarify the meaning of technical terms (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between Formal Theory and Informal Theory?

Formal Theory is primarily based on thought, while Informal Theory is primarily based on experience (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason for choosing a topic that interests you?

It will keep you interested and motivated throughout the research process (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of moving away from concepts to variables in research?

To make the research more measurable (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of other people's work in researching a topic?

To help build knowledge on the topic, give questions, and clarify ideas (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between a concept and a variable in research?

Concepts are too large and need to be refined into variables (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main benefit of refining a topic?

It makes the research more focused and manageable (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of a methodology in research?

To guide choices made by a researcher (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic of positivist methodologies?

They use observation and measurement to establish facts (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between positivist and realist methodologies?

Positivist methodologies believe that social phenomena are independent of people, while realist methodologies believe they are constructed by social actors (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of transformative methodologies?

To transform social phenomena through research (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary difference between methods and methodologies?

Methods are tools used to collect and analyze data, while methodologies are frameworks that guide research choices (D) Signup and view all the answers