Research Paradigms Quiz

What is the main idea of Unit 1: Inquisitive World of Research?

• Research is only for scientists

• Research manifests in everyday life

• Research is limited to qualitative methods

• Research is focused on quantitative outcomes

What is the primary focus of Qualitative Research?

• Processes rather than outcomes

• Quantitative data analysis

• Statistical procedures

• Fieldwork only

Which approach to Qualitative Research emphasizes the individual's experiences, beliefs, and perceptions?

• Grounded Theory

• Ethnography

• Case Study

• Phenomenology

What is the main focus of Discourse/Conversation Analysis?

• Studying shared practices and belief systems

• Extracting shared meanings from discourse

• Fieldwork only

• Analyzing statistical procedures

Which qualitative data analysis method is most common in social, behavioral, and health sciences?

• Inductive Thematic Theory

• Narrative Analysis

• Grounded Theory

• Phenomenology

What does Grounded Theory focus on?

• Constructing theories grounded in the data themselves

• Studying shared practices and belief systems

• Presenting stories and experiences voiced by study participants

• Analyzing statistical procedures

Which approach to Qualitative Research allows in-depth investigation of complex issues within a specific context?

• Ethnography

• Narrative Analysis

• Case Study

• Phenomenology

What is the primary focus of Narrative Analysis?

• Studying shared practices and belief systems

• Focuses on narratives (storytelling) as the source of data

• Extracting shared meanings from discourse

• Analyzing statistical procedures

Which research focus does Narrative Analysis shift to?

• What actually happened

• Tell me what happened

• Episodes and interconnections only

• Lifespans only

What is the purpose of Inductive Thematic Theory in Qualitative Research?

• Constructing theories grounded in the data themselves

• Presenting stories and experiences voiced by study participants

• Studying shared practices and belief systems

• Analyzing statistical procedures