What is the main focus of qualitative research?

• Exploring and understanding the depth and nuances of a particular phenomenon

• Conducting experiments to test hypotheses

• Using statistical analysis to draw conclusions

• Measuring quantifiable data accurately

What is a common limitation of case study research?

• Limited sample size

• High cost of implementation

• Difficulty in obtaining data

• Lack of generalizability

What is the purpose of experimental design in research?

• The purpose of experimental design in research is to ensure systematic and controlled testing of hypotheses, minimize bias, and draw valid conclusions.

• Experimental design is primarily focused on drawing invalid conclusions

• The purpose of experimental design is to complicate the research process

• Experimental design is used to introduce bias into research studies

What is a key step in survey methodology?

• Designing the survey questionnaire

• Using biased language in the survey questions

• Analyzing the survey results before designing the questionnaire

• Selecting participants randomly

What is the primary goal of ethnographic research?

• To promote cultural stereotypes

• To gain a deep understanding of a particular culture or group of people

• To sell products to a specific demographic

• To conduct medical experiments on different populations

In qualitative research, what is the term used to describe the process of ensuring the findings are credible and trustworthy?

• trustworthiness

• authenticity

• validity

• reliability

What is the term for the process of selecting a sample that represents the population in quantitative research?

• sampling

• categorization

• selection

• randomization

What is a potential bias that can occur in case study research?

• Confirmation bias

• Participant bias

• Sampling bias

• Researcher bias

What is a common data collection method used in ethnographic research?

• Experimental research

• Participant observation

• Survey method

• Literature review

What is the main objective of case study research?

• To generalize findings to a larger population

• To conduct experiments in a controlled environment

• To gain in-depth understanding of a specific case

• To analyze quantitative data