30 Questions
What is the intent of qualitative research according to Locke, Spirduso, and Silverman (1987)?
To understand a particular social situation or event
What is the ideal number of participants in Focus Group Interviewing?
8
Which method involves systematic noting of events, behaviors, artifacts, and meanings?
Observation
What is the main characteristic of qualitative research in terms of data collection methods?
Utilizes various ways of collecting data
Which descriptor of interviews involves a systematic examination of forms of communication?
Content Analysis
Where does qualitative research typically take place according to Frankel & Wallen (1988) and Creswell (2013)?
Natural settings like homes, offices, institutions, or communities
What is a key difference between popular and scholarly sources?
Use of specialized language
Who are the primary authors of popular sources?
Journalists
What is a distinguishing feature of scholarly sources?
Peer-review process
Where would you find articles that report research?
Journals
Which type of source provides broad summaries of issues for a general audience?
Magazines
What is a characteristic of scholarly articles that differentiates them from popular articles?
Extensive references
What does the CRAAP Test stand for?
Currency, Relevance, Authority, Accuracy, Purpose
Which factor in the CRAAP Test assesses whether the information is timely?
Currency
What does the 'Authority' component of the CRAAP Test evaluate?
Author's credentials and qualifications
What does the 'Relevance' aspect of the CRAAP Test assess?
Direct relation to your topic
Which type of sources are evaluated using the CRAAP Test?
Personal and corporate websites
'Purpose' in the CRAAP Test evaluates whether the information is intended to:
Inform and teach
What is the main goal of multidisciplinary research?
To mix ideas from different areas to solve tough problems
How does interdisciplinary research differ from multidisciplinary research?
Multidisciplinary research balances perspectives for deeper insights
What is a core feature of interdisciplinary research?
Integrating insights from different disciplines
Which statement best describes multidisciplinary research?
It surveys different disciplines that are not integrated
Why is it important for research to extend beyond a single discipline?
To uncover important insights and nuances
Which area of study often uses interdisciplinary research?
Semiotics - the study of signs and meaning-making
What is one technique for narrowing a research topic into a research question?
Replicate a previous research project exactly
How can an existing explanation or theory be extended to a new topic or setting?
Extend an existing explanation or theory to a new topic or setting
What is one way to challenge findings when narrowing a research topic?
Challenge findings and attempt to refute a relationship
How can a researcher focus the topic on a specific historical period or time period?
Avoid any historical context in the research
What is one way to relate a topic to a specific context when narrowing it down?
Consider which subgroups or categories of people are involved and differences among them
What is one strategy for seeking ideas when narrowing down a research topic?
Ask people who are knowledgeable about the topic for questions they thought of
Test your knowledge on different types of information sources, including popular and scholarly sources. Learn about the characteristics of popular and scholarly sources, such as authors, audience, editing process, and content timelines.
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