Types of Qualitative Research: Phenomenology and Ethnography

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What is the primary objective of historical review?

To focus on the nature of the story told by participants

To extract meaningful context based on documented experiences

To analyze life accounts of individuals

To describe past events to understand current patterns for future decisions (correct)

Which type of qualitative research focuses on life accounts of individuals and their personal experiences?

Case study

Grounded theory

Phenomenological research

Narrative review (correct)

What is the main difference between phenomenological research and narrative research?

Phenomenological research does not involve personal experiences, unlike narrative research.

Phenomenological research describes and explains a phenomenon through lived experiences, while narrative research focuses on the nature of the story told by participants. (correct)

Phenomenological research uses discourse analysis, while narrative research does not.

Phenomenological research is based on past event data, while narrative research focuses on future choices.

In which type of qualitative research is discourse analysis a commonly employed approach?

Narrative review Signup and view all the answers

What kind of data does historical review aim to identify, evaluate, and synthesize?

Past event data Signup and view all the answers

Which type of qualitative research may use narrative but does not necessarily need phenomenological research?

Narrative review Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of ethnography?

To understand the culture and experiences of a group of people in their natural environment Signup and view all the answers

Which research type aims to explain a phenomenon through developing a theory?

Grounded theory Signup and view all the answers

What is the common data collection instrument used for grounded theory research?

Interview Signup and view all the answers

Which qualitative research type allows for intensive analysis of a phenomenon?

Case study Signup and view all the answers

Which research type primarily describes participants' real-life experiences of a specific event?

Phenomenology Signup and view all the answers

What is a key instrument used in ethnographic research for data collection?

Observation and interview Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of qualitative research?

Studying subjects in a natural setting Signup and view all the answers

Which approach allows primary research findings to be derived from dominant themes observed in society?

Holistic approach Signup and view all the answers

What is required of the researcher in immersion during a study?

To become part of the observed group Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes empathic neutrality in research?

Being observant of neutrality in compiling study findings Signup and view all the answers

What does flexible research design allow researchers to do?

Continue research on new objectives emerging during the process Signup and view all the answers

What does qualitative data refer to?

Detailed documentation and description of events or phenomena observed Signup and view all the answers