Types of Qualitative Research Design

What is the main goal of exploratory research design?

• To generalize findings to a larger population

• To explore and gain insights into a topic or problem.

• To establish causality

• To confirm existing hypotheses

Which type of qualitative research design focuses on understanding the experiences of individuals?

• Phenomenological

• Grounded theory

• Case study

• Ethnographic

In which type of qualitative research design does the researcher immerse themselves in the culture or context of the study?

• Phenomenological

• Case study

• Longitudinal

• Ethnographic

What is the purpose of phenomenological research design?

• To explore and understand the lived experiences of individuals

• To predict future outcomes based on past experiences

• To analyze statistical data

• To conduct experiments in a controlled environment

Which type of qualitative research design involves studying a single case in-depth?

• Case study

• Experimental design

• Survey research

• Longitudinal study

What is the key characteristic of grounded theory research design?

• Sequential data analysis

• Iterative process of data collection and analysis

• Random sampling technique

• Quantitative data collection

Which type of qualitative research design involves observing and analyzing naturally occurring phenomena?

• Grounded theory research

• Case study research

• Ethnographic research

• Survey research

What is the primary focus of ethnographic research design?

• To analyze economic trends in a specific region

• To develop new technologies for communication

• To study the impact of climate change on wildlife

• To understand and describe the culture of a particular group of people

Which type of qualitative research design involves analyzing existing data to answer research questions?

• Secondary data analysis

• Primary data analysis

• Tertiary data analysis

• Quaternary data analysis

What is the main objective of narrative research design?

• To analyze statistical data within narratives

• To create fictional stories for entertainment purposes

• To explore and understand the stories and experiences of individuals or groups.

• To predict future outcomes based on past narratives