Qualitative Research in Practice

What is the primary aim of qualitative research?

• Testing hypotheses

• Describing variations

• Understanding human experiences

• Analyzing statistical data

In qualitative research, what is a case study?

• A method for testing theories

• An investigation of a single entity or phenomenon

• A way to collect quantitative data

• A technique for hypothesis testing

What does ‘saturation’ mean in the context of qualitative research?

• The point at which no new information is obtained

• The maximum number of participanants

• Data overload

• Completing all planned interviews

What is reflexivity in qualitative research?

• Reflecting on the research outcomes

• The researcher's awareness of their impact on the research

• A method of data analysis

• Reviewing the literature

Grounded theory is primarily used for:

• Confirming existing theories

• Developing new theories

• Statistical analysis

• Descriptive studies

Which of the following is not a typical feature of qualitative research?

• Objective measurement

• Subjective interpretation

• Contextual understanding

• Narrative description

Ethnography in qualitative research is used to:

• Analyze statistical data

• Study cultures and communities

• Test hypotheses

• Conduct experiments

Phenomenology in qualitative research primarily aims to:

• Develop new theories from data

• Study cultural practices in communities

• Understand and describe lived experiences

• Analyze historical texts

In grounded theory, the process of comparing data with emerging categories is known as:

• Member checking

• Ethnography

• Constant comparative method

• Phenomenological analysis

Which method is most appropriate for studying the culture of a specific professional community?

• Phenomenology

• Case study

• Grounded theory

• Ethnography