Types of Research Methods

What type of research involves studying a certain cultural group by living with them and experiencing their culture?

Which type of research allows predictions to be made based on confidence levels using numerical data?

Which type of research focuses on the essence of human experience and uses storytelling techniques?

Which type of research involves analyzing how individuals, groups, or institutions use language for communication?

What type of research examines the connection between past events and present or future time?

What is the main focus of grounded theory in qualitative research?

Which aspect is NOT a purpose of qualitative research as mentioned in the text?

What is one of the advantages of qualitative research according to the text?

What is a common disadvantage of qualitative research highlighted in the text?

Why does qualitative research have limited generalizability according to the text?

Types of Research

Ethnographic research involves studying a cultural group by living among them and immersing in their culture.
Predictive research utilizes numerical data to make forecasts based on confidence levels.
Phenomenological research focuses on understanding the essence of human experiences through storytelling techniques.
Discourse analysis examines how individuals, groups, or institutions employ language in communication contexts.
Historical research investigates the relationship between past events and their influence on the present or future.

Grounded Theory

Grounded theory in qualitative research aims to develop theories based on data collected from real-world observations and experiences.

Purposes of Qualitative Research

A stated purpose of qualitative research is to understand phenomena, explore experiences, and generate insights about individual or group behaviors.

Advantages and Disadvantages

An advantage of qualitative research is the ability to capture rich, detailed data that provides depth of understanding.
A common disadvantage is the potential for researcher bias, which can affect data interpretation and analysis.

Generalizability of Qualitative Research

Qualitative research often has limited generalizability due to its focus on specific contexts and the subjective nature of data collection and analysis.

Learn about the differences between qualitative research, quantitative research, and case studies, and how each method is used in data collection and analysis.