Quiz on Qualitative Approaches to Inquiry

A researcher wants to explore the personal stories of athletes who have retired and transitioned to a new life outside of sports. Which question would best guide this narrative research?

• What are the common financial challenges faced by retired athletes?

• How does physical fitness impact the retirement experience of athletes?

• How do retired athletes narrate their transition to life after sports?

• What factors contribute to the successful transition of athletes into new careers?

A researcher wants to explore the lived experiences of individuals who have survived natural disasters. Which qualitative research design is most appropriate?

• Grounded Theory

• Case Study

• Phenomenology

• Ethnography

What type of data collection is primarily used in grounded theory?

• Only interviews

• Theoretical Sampling & Saturation

• Observations and documents

• Interviews and observations

Which approach focuses on describing and interpreting a culture-sharing group?

• Case Study

• Narrative Research

• Ethnography

• Phenomenology

An investigator aims to understand the unique challenges faced by a startup company by analyzing its development over several years. Which research design fits this objective?

• Phenomenology

• Grounded Theory

• Ethnography

• Case Study

A researcher is interested in developing a theory about how people cope with unemployment based on interviews with individuals who have experienced job loss. Which research design should they choose?

• Grounded Theory

• Ethnography

• Narrative Research

• Phenomenology

In which approach is the unit of analysis often a single individual?

• Ethnography

• Case Study

• Narrative Research

• Grounded Theory

A researcher is exploring how different cultures perceive mental health through participant observations. What is the best research design for this study?

• Phenomenology

• Narrative Inquiry

• Ethnography

• Case Study

Which approach is primarily concerned with studying a process, action, or interaction involving many individuals?

• Ethnography

• Phenomenology

• Grounded Theory

• Case Study

A researcher is studying the cultural practices of a rural community by living among them for several months. Which guiding question aligns with this qualitative research design?

• How do individuals describe their personal experiences within this community?

• How do cultural practices shape the daily life of this community?

• What themes emerge from the interviews with community members?

• How does the community's history influence its current cultural practices?