Research Method: Qualitative Research Data

Qualitative research show the following characteristics. EXCEPT.

• Discovery oriented

• Uses Data to generate ideas

• using inductive reasoning

• focusing on deductive reasoning

Which type of reasoning is NOT discussed in the session?

• Inductive Reasoning

• Grounded Theory

• Deductive Reasoning

• Critical Reasoning

According to the text, when is Qualitative Research preferred?

• When precise numerical data is required

• Where little is known about research problem/opportunity

• When conducting experiments

• When analyzing financial data

What are the steps involved in Qualitative Data Analysis?

• Data Collection, Data Verification, Conclusions

• Data Collection, Data Display, Data Reduction

• Data Collection, Data Analysis, Data Interpretation

• Data Collection, Data Visualization, Conclusions

Question to ask when analyzing qualitative data. EXCEPT.

• What themes and common patterns are emerging that related to research objective?

• How themes and patterns related to the focus of the research?

• Are there examples of responses that are incosistent with the typical patterns and themes?

• Do the patterns or themes include additional data in exisiting area need to be collected?

What is Reliability in Data Analysis for Qualitative Research?

• This is referred to intra-rater reliability

• The degree of consistency in preparing questioner

• The degree of consistency in assigning similar words, phrases or other data set by different researcher

• The degree of consistency that similiar researcher assigns similar observations

What should be assessed when analyzing Qualitative Data?

• Accuracy

• Credibility

• Validity

• Reliability

A method used to ensure the credibility and trustworthiness of qualitataive research is called

• Triangulation

• Verification Method

• Factor Analysis

• Causal-Effect Checking

What is the last step in the process of Data Analysis mentioned in the text?

• Conclusions: Drawing & Verifying

• Data Reduction

• Data Collection

• Data Display

This is NOT Philosophical Approaches to Qualitative Research

• Positivism

• Post Positivism

• Critical Theory

• Grounded Theory