Qualitative Research Quiz

What is a key characteristic of qualitative research?

• It focuses on numerical data and statistical analysis.

• It seeks to understand people's views or opinions in depth.

• It primarily uses large-scale surveys to gather data.

• It avoids open-ended questions to maintain consistency.

What is a structured qualitative interview?

• An interview where participants can freely deviate from the topic.

• An interview with no predetermined questions, led by the participant.

• An interview with a strict set of questions that are not deviated from.

• An interview conducted exclusively online.

How many participants are typically ideal for a focus group?

• 2-3 participants

• 6-8 participants

• 15-20 participants

• Over 25 participants

What is a major benefit of conducting focus groups?

• They rely on individual responses without interaction.

• They automatically ensure equal participation from all members.

• They allow participants to bounce ideas off each other to reach a consensus.

• They are best suited for numerical data collection.

What is a limitation of open-ended questions on surveys?

• They always provide clear, concise answers.

• They allow for probing into responses.

• They may not be understood by all participants.

• They restrict the depth of information collected.

What is an in-depth case study in qualitative research?

• Collecting data from a large sample at one point in time.

• Gathering data from one particular case over multiple time points.

• Using only quantitative data to analyze a single event.

• Observing a random group of individuals without any specific focus.

What is reflexivity in qualitative research?

• The process of asking closed-ended questions to gather data.

• A method of ensuring researcher bias is included in data collection.

• Reflecting on the researcher-participant relationship to understand its impact on data collection.

• Ignoring the context of the research environment to maintain objectivity.

What is a topic guide in qualitative research?

• A list of statistical methods for analyzing quantitative data.

• The list of questions used during a qualitative interview or focus group.

• A set of rules for conducting an online survey.

• A guide for writing quantitative research reports.

Why might researchers use props during qualitative interviews?

• To ensure all participants answer the same questions.

• To limit the scope of the interview and avoid diversions.

• To help collect data by prompting discussion or ranking tasks.

• To distract participants from the main topic.

What is one way to manage power imbalance in qualitative research?

• Assume that power imbalance does not affect data collection.

• Ignore the participant's background and focus solely on questions.

• Be mindful of the power dynamics and how they may bias responses.

• Encourage participants to adhere strictly to the researcher's views.