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What is the primary purpose of conducting a focus group discussion?
To gain a deeper understanding of participants' experiences and beliefs
Which type of interview involves a conversation with pre-set questions and no follow-up questions?
Structured interview
What is a key consideration when conducting participant observation?
Ensuring the researcher's identity is disclosed
What is the main advantage of using document analysis in research?
Documents are easily accessible and may already exist
What is the role of the group facilitator in a focus group discussion?
To discuss the purpose of the focus group discussion and obtain participants' consent
What type of question in an interview is used to gather information about a participant's demographic background?
Sensory/background question
What is the primary purpose of segregating interview data according to type during the data collation process?
To make the data transcription process more efficient
What is a potential limitation of using narrative recording devices during observations?
They may miss out important details
What is the primary advantage of using videotape or audio recordings during observations?
They can be watched or played back several times
What type of question should be avoided during an interview according to the guidelines?
Double-barrelled questions
What is the purpose of reviewing interview data during the data collation process?
To make a post-assessment of the interview
What type of observation note outlines the physical attributes of the setting, manner of delivery of the dialogue, and observed behaviors from the research participants?
Descriptive notes
What is the primary purpose of compiling data in qualitative research?
To have easier access to data and facilitate more extensive research
What is the outcome of transcribing data in qualitative research?
A written format of audio or video recordings
What is the significance of field notes in observation?
They must be taken at the time of observation
What is the purpose of coding in qualitative data analysis?
To assign a meaningful label to each element of the data
What is the outcome of qualitative data analysis?
A deeper understanding of a phenomenon through analysis of experiences
What is the relationship between data collection and data analysis in qualitative research?
Data collection and data analysis go hand in hand
What is the primary purpose of disassembling qualitative data?
To break down data into meaningful patterns
What is the function of analytic memos in disassembling qualitative data?
To keep ideas recorded during the entire analysis
What is the most basic level of coding in qualitative data analysis?
First-order coding
What is the primary goal of reassembling qualitative data?
To search for patterns or themes that have emerged
What is the purpose of creating diagrams in qualitative data analysis?
To represent the relationships among codes
What is the final outcome of developing themes in qualitative data analysis?
Providing summary statements that reflect the significance of the data
What is a common source where categories are named after in a research?
The exact words of the participants
What is a characteristic of a well-constructed theme in a research?
It is sensitive to the data
What is the purpose of using hierarchical arrays in a research?
To visualize the relationships between themes
What is the main difference between a matrix and a narrative array?
A matrix is used for visual representation, while a narrative array is used for textual representation
What is the purpose of layering and interconnecting themes in a research?
To relate multiple themes to each other
What does a theme typically tell about in a research?
The deeper meaning of the data
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