Quiz on Qualitative Research

What is qualitative research primarily focused on?

• Statistical analysis

• Socially constructed reality

• Numerical data

• Experimental results

According to Creswell (1994), qualitative research is an inquiry process based on what?

• Naturalistic approaches

• Quantitative methods

• Hypothesis testing

• Statistical sampling

Which of the following is NOT a feature of qualitative research?

• Inductive analysis

• Interest in meanings and perspectives

• Use of large samples

• Focus on natural settings

What type of sampling involves selecting typical cases?

• Snowball sampling

• Maximum variation sampling

• Convenience sampling

• Typical case sampling

What is the primary instrument for data collection in qualitative research?

• Statistical software

• The researcher

• Surveys

• Questionnaires

Which of the following best describes the aim of qualitative research?

• To describe and decode meanings

• To analyze numerical data

• To test hypotheses

• To achieve precise measurements

What does triangulation in mixed-method research refer to?

• Using multiple researchers

• Cross-checking information

• Collecting data from one source

• Analyzing data qualitatively only

Which of the following is a characteristic of qualitative research?

• Quantitative analysis

• Focus on material reality

• Holistic perspective

• Nomothetic approach

What type of research is best suited for ill-defined social topics?

• Quantitative research

• Qualitative research

• Experimental research

• Descriptive research

What is the focus of epistemology in research?

• The nature of reality

• The process of obtaining knowledge

• The analysis of data

• The design of research methods