IRM_Qualitative research design_More challenging

A ___________ study might investigate the lived experiences of cancer patients to explore how they understand their illness and the impact it has on their lives.

• phenomenological

• narrative

• grounded theory

• ethnographic

Grounded theory is best described as a research design that aims to:

• A) Analyze the culture of a group over an extended period

• B) Investigate a contemporary phenomenon within its real-life context

• C) Generate a formal set of ideas to explain why something happens through the collection and analysis of data

• D) Explore the shared experiences of individuals to understand the essence of a phenomenon

Narrative research primarily focuses on exploring the processes and outcomes of social change within a community.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

The correct answer is FALSE because narrative research focuses on exploring stories and experiences, not necessarily social change within a community. Action research is particularly designed to bring about change and improve practices or conditions within a community or organization. While ethnography traditionally focuses on the comprehensive study of cultures and social practices within communities, it can also be used to explore social change.

Feminist research is exclusively focused on issues affecting women, without considering broader social inequalities.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

The correct answer is FALSE because, while focusing on gender issues, feminist research also considers intersections with other forms of social inequality, such as race, class, and sexuality.

Research topic: "Enhancing English speaking proficiency through collaborative learning in EFL classrooms: A(n) __________ design"

Procedure: (1) identifying specific speaking challenges, (2) applying collaborative learning techniques, (3) evaluating their effectiveness, and (4) refining instructional practices based on student performance and feedback

• narrative research

• action research

• phenomenological research

• case study

Ethnography requires the researcher to immerse themselves in the community being studied to understand its culture from an insider perspective.

• TRUE

• FALSE

In case study research, the researcher often utilizes multiple sources of evidence to explore a phenomenon within its real-life context. These sources may include interviews, observations, documents, reports, physical artifacts, and more. This triangulation helps in validating the findings, ensuring their reliability and validity.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Answer explanation

The correct answer is TRUE because case study research often involves using multiple sources of evidence to investigate a phenomenon in its real-life context.

Feminist research critiques traditional research for:

• A) Being too focused on scientific methodologies.

• B) Ignoring the subjective experiences of women and marginalized groups.

• C) Overemphasizing the importance of empirical evidence.

• D) Its lack of focus on biological studies.

• E) None is correct.

Grounded theory methodology involves the collection of data first, followed by the formulation of a theory to explain the findings.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Which of the following is an essential step in the phenomenological research process?

• A) Statistical analysis of large datasets.

• B) Developing a close understanding of participants' personal narratives.

• C) Conducting experiments under controlled conditions.

• D) Describing the shared essence of experiences among a group of people.