Research Methodology Process

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What is the primary goal of collecting data through observation?

To systematically note and record events, behaviors, and artifacts (correct)
To infer and explain patterns and themes from data
To understand what respondents think and feel
To verbally ask subjects or respondents questions

Which data collection method is used to ask research questions and gather information through verbal communication?

Observation
Experiment
Survey
Interview (correct)

What is the purpose of relating research findings with pertinent literature?

To infer and explain data
To explain patterns and themes from data
To identify research gaps
To provide context and supporting evidence (correct)

What type of research is characterized by observations and interviews as data collection methods?

Qualitative Research (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of using observation as a data collection method?

It provides rich, detailed insights into social phenomena (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of interviews as a data collection method?

It allows for the collection of quantitative data (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of phenomenology as a research design?

To explore people's experiences and perceptions (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which research design involves immersive observation of a group's culture?

Ethnography (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of a case study in qualitative research?

To study a particular case in-depth (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of using grounded theory as a research design?

It enables researchers to develop theories from data (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of qualitative research?

It involves collecting numerical data (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of data collection in qualitative research?

To explore a phenomenon in-depth (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which data collection method involves recording participants' experiences and feelings about a phenomenon?

Interviews and written descriptions (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of a case study research design?

To describe the in-depth experience of a single case (A) Signup and view all the answers

In grounded theory, what is the purpose of concept formation and concept development?

To develop and test propositions about social phenomena (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of historical research?

To describe and examine events of the past (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the researcher in a qualitative study?

To observe and interact with participants (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of a grounded theory study?

A theory supported by examples from data (B) Signup and view all the answers