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?

    <p>Narrative review</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Past event data</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Narrative review</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of ethnography?

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

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

    <p>Grounded theory</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>Case study</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

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

    What is the primary focus of qualitative research?

    <p>Studying subjects in a natural setting</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Holistic approach</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>To become part of the observed group</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following best describes empathic neutrality in research?

    <p>Being observant of neutrality in compiling study findings</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does flexible research design allow researchers to do?

    <p>Continue research on new objectives emerging during the process</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does qualitative data refer to?

    <p>Detailed documentation and description of events or phenomena observed</p> Signup and view all the answers

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