Week 2 - Introduction to Research Approaches Quanti+Quali

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Jusak Patty
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary focus of qualitative research?
Statistical analysis of data
Understanding human experiences
Testing hypotheses
Generalizing findings
Answer explanation
The primary focus of qualitative research is understanding human experiences. Unlike quantitative research, it emphasizes depth and context over statistical analysis or generalization.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a characteristic of quantitative research?
Flexibility in methodology
Focus on individual narratives
Use of numerical data
Emphasis on open-ended questions
Answer explanation
Quantitative research is characterized by the use of numerical data to analyze patterns and relationships. This distinguishes it from qualitative research, which focuses on narratives and open-ended questions.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a common data collection technique in qualitative research?
Secondary data analysis
Interviews
Surveys
Experiments
Answer explanation
Interviews are a common data collection technique in qualitative research, allowing for in-depth exploration of participants' thoughts and experiences, unlike secondary data analysis, surveys, or experiments.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is an advantage of qualitative research?
Statistical analysis
Generalizable conclusions
Rich understanding of experiences
Objective findings
Answer explanation
Qualitative research provides a rich understanding of experiences, capturing the depth and complexity of human behavior and perspectives, unlike quantitative methods that focus on numerical data and generalizable conclusions.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a disadvantage of quantitative research?
Time-consuming
Subjective interpretations
Limited understanding of context
Flexibility in methodology
Answer explanation
A disadvantage of quantitative research is its limited understanding of context. While it provides numerical data, it often overlooks the deeper meanings and nuances that qualitative research can capture.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What type of data does quantitative research primarily use?
Narrative data
Qualitative data
Numerical data
Observational data
Answer explanation
Quantitative research primarily uses numerical data, which allows for statistical analysis and objective measurement. This distinguishes it from qualitative data, which is descriptive and narrative in nature.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which method is NOT typically used in qualitative research?
Focus groups
Interviews
Surveys
Observations
Answer explanation
Surveys are typically quantitative, focusing on numerical data collection, while qualitative research emphasizes understanding experiences and meanings through methods like focus groups, interviews, and observations.
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