Research Methods in Social Sciences
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What is the primary purpose of a case study in ethnographic research?

  • To develop a theory or explanation of an event
  • To provide a general description of a culture
  • To rely on the participants' own perspectives to understand their motivations
  • To give an in-depth description of the experience of one person or group (correct)
  • What is the key characteristic of non-probability sampling in qualitative research?

  • Members of the study population have an equal chance of being selected
  • Randomization is involved to ensure equal chances of selection
  • The sample size is determined by the researcher's personal experience
  • Participants are selected based on their convenience and availability (correct)
  • What is the main goal of grounded theory research?

  • To describe a cultural phenomenon
  • To provide an in-depth description of a person's experience
  • To develop a theory or explanation of an event (correct)
  • To examine the events of the past to understand the present
  • What is the primary focus of phenomenological research?

    <p>To understand the motivations of participants through their own perspectives</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of narrative research design?

    <p>To examine the events of the past to understand the present and anticipate future effects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of convenience sampling?

    <p>They are conveniently available due to access, location, time, and willingness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of Purposive Sampling?

    <p>To recruit participants according to preselected criteria relevant to the research aims</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of sampling is useful in recruiting 'hidden populations'?

    <p>Snowball Sampling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between Direct Data and Indirect Data?

    <p>Direct Data includes recordable spoken or written words and observable body language, while Indirect Data is generated by someone else</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic of Unstructured Interviews?

    <p>Neither the specific questions to be asked nor the range or type of possible answers are pre-determined</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of Structured Interviews?

    <p>To follow a list of set questions in a certain order</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary difference between Qualitative and Quantitative research?

    <p>Qualitative research focuses on meaning and interpretation, while quantitative research focuses on numerical data</p> Signup and view all the answers

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