Qualitative Research Design Concepts

What is the primary purpose of a research design in qualitative studies?

• To serve as a blueprint for the study

• To provide a detailed statistical analysis

• To ensure the study is quantitative

• To eliminate all biases

Which research design focuses on understanding the reasons behind the existence of a subject?

• Content Analysis

• Case Study

• Phenomenology

• Ethnography

Ethnography primarily studies which of the following?

• Cultural groups

• Historical documents

• Personal experiences

• Statistical data

What does historical study aim to connect?

• Personal experiences with societal norms

• Cultural beliefs with modern practices

• Past events with present and future occurrences

• Future predictions with current trends

Phenomenology is concerned with understanding what aspect of human experience?

• Sensory experiences

• Cultural norms

• Statistical trends

• Historical events

Content analysis is used to identify what within a body of material?

• Statistical errors

• Patterns and themes

• Cultural differences

• Historical inaccuracies

Grounded theory is developed from data acquired by whom?

• A cultural analyst

• A historian

• A statistician

• A participant or observer

What is the main focus of action research?

• Studying cultural groups

• Solving problems faced by participants

• Developing new theories

• Analyzing historical data

In action research, what role does the researcher play?

• A passive observer

• A cultural critic

• A mediator to help participants

• A statistical analyst

Which research design evaluates the effectiveness of interventions?

• Action Research

• Phenomenology

• Content Analysis

• Grounded Theory