24 Questions
What type of sampling is useful for setting up, framing or beginning any type of research?
Non-probability Sampling
What is the primary advantage of using convenience sampling?
It is more cost-effective
What is the purpose of establishing a recording method in observational research?
To ensure data quality and accuracy
What is the characteristic of Purposive Sampling?
Selecting participants based on their characteristics
What is the name of the sampling technique where the researcher relies on referrals to identify potential participants?
Snowball Sampling
What is the first step in conducting observations in qualitative research?
Identify objectives
What is the primary goal of explanatory research?
To investigate cause-and-effect relationships
What is the purpose of quota sampling?
To create categories within the research
What is the primary difference between non-probability and probability sampling?
The selection of participants
Which type of case study involves multiple participants?
Multiple-case study
What is the primary purpose of instrumental case studies?
To test or improve a hypothesis
What type of sampling is used in qualitative research?
Non-probability sampling
What is the primary purpose of direct observations?
To assess the participants' behavior in normal settings
What type of research design focuses on exploring a new subject?
Exploratory research
What is the primary purpose of descriptive case studies?
To demonstrate a phenomenon
What type of data collection method involves holding conversations with participants?
Interviews
Which research tradition focuses on establishing the how and why questions in a natural setting?
Case study
Which data collection method is commonly used in ethnography?
Direct observations
Which research tradition uses coding to analyze data?
Grounded theory
Which research tradition involves telling stories from individuals or groups?
Narrative/life stories
Which research tradition is characterized by long unstructured interviews?
Phenomenology
Which research tradition involves the use of primary and secondary sources of data?
Case study
Which research tradition focuses on identifying a phenomenon as it is in order to gain an in-depth understanding?
Phenomenology
Which data analysis strategy involves cross-validation and triangulation of different data sources?
Narrative/life stories
Study Notes
Non-Probability Sampling
- Used to collect primary data in research studies, useful for setting up, framing, or beginning research
- Types of non-probability sampling:
- Purposive Sampling: selecting participants based on specific traits or characteristics
- Quota Sampling: creating categories within research, deciding how many people to include in each subgroup
- Snowball Sampling: relying on referrals to recruit participants, also known as chain referral sampling
- Convenience Sampling: collecting data from easily accessible people, also known as Accessibility Sampling
Observation in Qualitative Research
- Steps to conduct observations:
- Identify objectives
- Establish recording method
- Develop questionnaires and techniques
- Observe and take notes
- Analyze behaviors and inferences
- 3 types of observations:
- Selective observation
- Conditional observation
- Comparative observation
Case Studies
- Types of case studies:
- Explanatory: focuses on explaining a phenomenon, investigating cause-and-effect relationships
- Exploratory: outlines the lack of research for a particular phenomenon, uses past studies to formulate new cases
- Multiple-case: involves multiple participants
- Descriptive: demonstrates a phenomenon, participant is the primary interest
- Intrinsic: aims to understand a certain case's lived experience
- Instrumental: uses a case to test or improve a hypothesis
Data Collection Methods
- Direct observations: made by researchers to assess participants' behavior in normal settings
- Documents: include letters, memos, case studies, internet articles, books, archives, letters, and news articles
- Interviews: held to gain more insight about a topic
Qualitative Research Traditions
- Dimensions:
- Focus
- Data collection method
- Data analysis strategy
- Research traditions:
- Grounded theory: collection and analysis of actual data, focus on phenomenon as perceived by participants
- Phenomenology: identifies a phenomenon, establishes how and why questions
- Case study: establishes the how and why questions, study cultural phenomena in natural settings
- Ethnography: studies cultural phenomena in natural settings
- Narrative/life stories: tells stories from individuals or groups, studies past experiences of a person
This quiz covers different types of sampling methods used in research, including non-probability sampling and its subtypes.
Make Your Own Quizzes and Flashcards
Convert your notes into interactive study material.
Get started for free
