Understanding Research Designs in Qualitative Research
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What is a research design considered as in the context of research studies?

  • A blueprint or skeletal framework of a research study (correct)
  • A type of research methodology
  • A plan to collect and analyze data
  • A method of presenting research findings

What is the primary purpose of a case study research design?

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of a program
  • To identify the underlying causes of a phenomenon
  • To describe the characteristics of a person or entity (correct)
  • To compare the differences between two groups

What is a key difference between a case study and ethnography research design?

  • The level of participation by the researcher (correct)
  • The type of data collected
  • The duration of the research study
  • The method of data analysis

What should be determined before choosing a research design?

<p>The purpose, philosophical basis, and types of data (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an advantage of a case study research design?

<p>It can deal with a lot of factors to determine unique characteristics (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is typically associated with ethnography research design?

<p>Cultural studies (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of sampling in research?

<p>To derive facts and evidence to support research claims (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the list of members of a population from which a sample is drawn?

<p>Sampling frame (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of probability sampling?

<p>It involves selecting all members listed in the sampling frame (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When was the first survey conducted that led to the discovery of other sampling strategies?

<p>1920 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the larger group from which a sample is drawn?

<p>Population (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the approach of theory development described in the text?

<p>Inductive approach (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary aspect that distinguishes historical study from other research designs?

<p>The scope of the study (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of phenomenology as a qualitative research design?

<p>To focus on people's meaning and making strategies in relation to their life experiences (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is indicated by the title of a historical study?

<p>The scope of the study (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the aim of grounded theory research design?

<p>To develop a theory to explain sociologically and psychologically influenced phenomena (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does a historical study typically cover?

<p>A range of years and events (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following research designs is most relevant to people who provide physical and emotional assistance or relief to others?

<p>Phenomenology (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of quota sampling?

<p>To select individuals who possess the characteristics of the target population (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which sampling method involves selecting individuals who are willing to participate and are readily available?

<p>Availability sampling (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key characteristic of purposive sampling?

<p>Selecting individuals based on their expertise or experience (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which sampling method is best suited for studying hard-to-reach populations?

<p>Snowball sampling (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main advantage of voluntary sampling?

<p>It eliminates the need for a selection process (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a population that might be studied using snowball sampling?

<p>Call center workers (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key advantage of unbiased sampling?

<p>Obtaining a sample that represents the population under study (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main factor that determines the number of sampling errors?

<p>The size of the sample (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary principle of simple random sampling?

<p>Ensuring every member has an equal chance of participation (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a potential consequence of a small sample size?

<p>Increased sampling errors (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a consideration in finalizing the sampling process?

<p>The expenses for questionnaires and interview trips (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What occurs when the selection process does not go as planned?

<p>A sampling error occurs (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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