Qualitative Research Methods

Which of the below are also sources of qualitative data?

• Maps

• Monuments

• Art

• All of the above

Which of the following forms of interview does NOT need an audio record?

• Structured interviews

• Semi structured interviews

• Unstructured interviews

• Elite interviews

Which form of data analysis examines large amounts of data through coding?

• Discourse analysis

• Content analysis

• Both

• None of the above

What must a researcher do in order for Grounded Theory to work?

• Use the ATLAS.ti.5 analysis software

• Collaborate with researchers using quantitative methods

• Suspend existing expectations and biases

• Hire a diverse staff

How do Higher-Order Categories help with Open Coding?

• They arrange data numerically

• They narrow down concepts and identify patterns

• They randomize data to eliminate biases

• They don't help

How does Hermeneutic Analysis differ from Grounded Theory and Content Analysis?

• It takes the context and author's environment into consideration

• It is much older, and therefore less reliable

• It analyzes data pulled from online sources

• It is much harder to spell

What are three examples of criteria for qualitative research?

• Significant Contribution, Morals, Sincerity

• Significant Contribution, Morals, Credibility

• Ethics, Worthy Topic, Sincerity

• Morals, Worthy Topic, Sincerity

What is considered the saturation point of research for people that were polled?

• Over 1,000

• Under 1,000

• Under 100

• There is no saturation point, it is a fluid idea

The biggest flaw with qualitative research is...

• It is not as good as quantitative research

• It is much too difficult to pull off

• There are no concrete criteria

• It is very tedious and boring

How much did you learn today?

• A lot

• A ton

• So much

• Loads