Chapter I Quiz

What is a research question?

• A question that can be answered with a simple yes or no

• A question that is too complex to answer

• A question that is open-ended and requires exploration

• A question that has already been answered

What is a literature review?

• A summary of the research that has already been done on a topic

• A collection of personal opinions about a topic

• A review of the literature in a particular field

• A summary of the research that has yet to be done on a topic

What is a case study in qualitative research?

• A method of collecting data through experiments

• A method of collecting data through observations of a single individual or group

• A method of collecting data through surveys

• A method of collecting data through secondary sources

What is the role of the researcher in qualitative research?

• To remain objective and avoid influencing the data

• To manipulate the data to support the researcher's preconceived notions

• To exclude any data that does not fit with the researcher's hypothesis

• To quantify and measure the data collected in the study

What is a theme in qualitative research?

• A hypothesis that is tested through the research process

• A theory that is developed from the data that is collected

• A measure of the reliability of the study

• A pattern that emerges from the data that is collected

What is a research instrument in qualitative research?

• A tool or technique used to collect data

• A statistical analysis method used to analyze data

• A measure of reliability in a study

• A factor that can impact the validity of a study

What is a sample in qualitative research?

• A small group of individuals or objects that are selected from the population to be part of the study

• The entire group of individuals or objects that are of interest to the researcher

• The individuals or objects that are included in the study

• The individuals or objects that are excluded from the study

What is the main source of data in qualitative research?

• Surveys

• Experiments

• Observations

• Secondary data

What is the primary goal of qualitative research?

• A. To test hypotheses

• To explore and understand complex phenomena

• To quantify data

• To generalize findings to a larger population

What is a literature review in qualitative research?

• A summary of the research that has already been done on a topic

• A collection of personal opinions about a topic

• A review of the literature in a particular field

• A summary of the research that has yet to be done on a topic