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

    What is typically associated with ethnography research design?

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

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

    <p>1920</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

    What is indicated by the title of a historical study?

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

    What does a historical study typically cover?

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

    What is the key characteristic of purposive sampling?

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

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

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

    What is the main advantage of voluntary sampling?

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

    What is a potential consequence of a small sample size?

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

    What is a consideration in finalizing the sampling process?

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

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

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

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