Qualitative Research Methods Vocabulary TEST

What does "Member Checking" involve in qualitative research?

• Checking research materials

• Validating findings with participants

• Checking for plagiarism

In qualitative research, what does "Hermeneutics" prioritize?

• Statistical analysis

• Interpretation and understanding

• Random sampling

What is the initial phase of coding in qualitative analysis known as?

• Closed Coding

• Open Coding

• Selective Coding

What does "Grounded Theory" emphasize in qualitative research?

• Deductive reasoning

• Inductive development of theories

• Experimenter bias

What are "Zero Order Themes" in qualitative data analysis?

• Primary themes identified in initial analysis

• Final themes after data saturation

• Themes ranked by importance

What distinguishes a "Longitudinal Study" in qualitative research?

• Cross-sectional design

• Data collected over an extended period

• Short-term observations

What does "Axial Coding" refer to in qualitative research?

• Data collection technique

• Data reassembly and pattern identification

• Statistical analysis method

What is the "Constant Comparative Method" used for in qualitative research?

• Descriptive statistics

• Continuous data comparison and analysis

• Sampling technique

What does "Reflexivity" focus on in qualitative research?

• Researcher's bias and preconceptions

• Data collection procedures

• External validity

What sampling technique involves participants referring the researcher to others?

• Random Sampling

• Convenience Sampling

• Snowball Sampling