Research Methods: Interviews and Observation
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What is a key characteristic of observation as a data collection technique?

  • It involves collecting data through surveys
  • It involves manipulating the environment to collect data
  • It involves interviewing individuals in a controlled setting
  • It involves watching individuals in their natural environment (correct)

    • What is a key benefit of using participant observation in research?

  • Establishing a strong rapport with participants (correct)
  • Reducing the risk of researcher bias
  • Increasing the likelihood of participant dropout
  • Decreasing the validity of the collected data

    • What is the primary benefit of using observation schedules based on a set of expectations?

  • It makes data collection easier (correct)
  • It increases the reliability of the data
  • It reduces the need for observer participation
  • It provides more detailed information about natural processes

    • What is a key consideration for interviewers when conducting face-to-face interviews?

    <p>Negotiating a good partnership with the respondent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a crucial consideration in qualitative research design?

    <p>Protecting participant anonymity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential limitation of using observation as a data collection technique?

    <p>It can be laborious and time-consuming</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common data collection strategy in qualitative research?

    <p>Structured interviews</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key ethical consideration in research?

    <p>Ensuring participant consent and debriefing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key difference between structured, semi-structured, and unstructured interviews?

    <p>The degree of flexibility in the interview questions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an advantage of using observational methods in research?

    <p>Capturing naturalistic behaviors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a potential advantage of coding observational data to exact numerical data?

    <p>It enables the use of quantitative analytical tools</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key consideration in selecting a research topic?

    <p>Identifying a topic with real-world implications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What research instrument is generally a qualitative research technique of open-ended questions to elicit data about a subject?

    <p>interview</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which research design is focused on observing and describing the characteristics of a phenomenon?

    <p>Descriptive research design</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of observational research?

    <p>To describe and observe a phenomenon</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key principle of qualitative research?

    <p>Subjectivity and validity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a major challenge in data collection strategies?

    <p>Social desirability bias</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a fundamental ethical principle in research?

    <p>Informed consent</p> Signup and view all the answers

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