Qualitative Research

A structured interview has a set of pre-determined questions.

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• FALSE

An informal interview can still be considered an interview even if the researcher has no control over the conversation.

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• FALSE

When gathering qualitative data through observations, the presence of the researcher has no effect on the behavior of the subjects being observed.

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• FALSE

• It depends on the situation and the context of the participant and the observer.

If a researcher will conduct a series of focus group discussions, he or she has to obtain the consent of all participants.

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• FALSE

• It depends on the situation of the participant and the observer.

What do you call the data collection approach that requires the researcher to interview a group consisting of 6 to 8 participants?

• in-depth interviews

• focus group discussion

• observation

• ethnography

What do you call the data collection approach wherein the researcher takes a deep dive into the experience, thoughts, and opinions of a participant.

• in-depth interviews

• focus group discussion

• ethnography

• observation

Which data collection approach is most appropriate when one wants to record the behavior of people and their interaction with each other?

• in-depth interviews

• focus group discussion

• observation

• document reviews

The cyclical process of data collection and analysis is called_________ process.

• deductive

• iterative

• coding

The study

Autism spectrum disorder: what makes them unique?

is an example of a qualitative research.

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• FALSE

What do you call the type of reasoning wherein a researcher makes generalizations based on observations and patterns?

• inductive reasoning

• deductive reasoning

• hypothesizing

• logical reasoning