Practical Research 1 - Lesson 10

1. What does a research design serve as?

• • A plan for conducting interviews

• • A blueprint or framework for a research study

• • A summary of research findings

• A list of references

1. Which of the following is NOT a qualitative research design?

• • Case study

• • Experiment

• • Ethnography

• Phenomenology

1. What is the primary focus of a case study?

• • Explaining cultural phenomena

• • Describing a person or thing to understand its nature

• • Studying historical events

• Developing grounded theories

1. What distinguishes ethnography from a case study?

• • The length of time spent on research

• • The involvement of the researcher in group activities

• • The use of interviews as the primary data collection method

• The focus on individual characteristics

1. What is the primary concern of historical study?

• • Describing current cultural practices

• • Understanding the reasons for changes over time

• • Analyzing group dynamics

• Predicting future trends

1. Which qualitative research design focuses on understanding people's experiences?

• • Case study

• • Ethnography

• • Phenomenology

• Grounded theory

1. What is the primary goal of phenomenology?

• • Developing theories based on observations

• • Describing cultural groups

• • Understanding individual experiences

• Analyzing historical events

1. Which research design involves developing theories based on observations of social phenomena?

• • Case study

• • Ethnography

• • Phenomenology

• Grounded theory

1. How does grounded theory research design collect data?

• • Through participant observation

• • Through structured interviews only

• • Through analysis of written works and notes

• Through documentary analysis

1. What is the purpose of zigzag sampling in grounded theory research?

• • To confuse the participants

• • To validate a newly found theory

• • To collect data from multiple sources

• To select participants randomly