Practical Research 1_Lec 2

the researcher is concerned with the use of numbers and statistical analysis

Focuses on gaining insights on and an understanding of an individual’s perception of events.

Identify which of the following is/are example of qualitative research

• Measurable

• Behavior

• Narrative

• Reasoning

• Subjective

It is the study of how people give meaning to their experiences, like the death of loved ones, care for the people, and friendliness of the people.

• Phenomenology

• Ethnography

• Grounded Theory

• Content and discourse analysis

• Historical Analysis

This is the study of primary documents to explain the connection of past events to the present time.

• Phenomenology

• Case Study

• Content and Discourse Analysis

• Historical Analysis

• Ethnography

This is an analysis of the substance or content of the communication that takes place through letters, books, journals, photos, video recordings, short message services, online messages, emails, audio-visual materials, etc.

• Grounded Theory

• Content and Discourse Analysis

• Historical Analysis

• Ethnography

• Case Study

It is a research methodology for discovering theory in a substantive area.

• Case Study

• Grounded Theory

• Historical Analysis

• Content and Discourse Analysis

• Ethnography

TRUE OR FALSE.

In quantitative research, researchers gain actual experiences of the research participants.

• TRUE

• FALSE

TRUE OR FALSE.

Researchers are insensitive to participants’ needs and participants are actively engaged in the process.

• TRUE

• FALSE

TRUE OR FALSE.

In qualitative research, data are collected through observation, interviews, documents, e-mails, blogs, videos,  etc.

• TRUE

• FALSE