Week 8 Research Methods

What is the main philosophical underpinning of Grounded Theory?

• Pragmatism and Realism

• Positivism and Interpretivism

• Constructivism and Naturalism

• Structuralism and Postmodernism

Which type of coding is *not* part of the qualitative research in Grounded Theory?

• Open Coding

• Star Coding

• Axial Coding

• Selective Coding

The Emergent Design by Glaser is characterized by:

• Step-by-step coding methods such as open coding, axial coding, selective coding

• Co-construction of theory with participants and creating a story

• Allowing categories and theory to emerge during data collection

• Theory construction based on participant perspectives

Which approach in Grounded Theory emphasizes participant perspectives as very important?

• Systematic Design

• Emergent Design

• Constructivist Approach

• Reflexive Inquiry

What distinguishes Grounded Theory from other methodologies?

• Its structured quantitative data analysis

• Its reliance on deductive reasoning

• Its inductive approach

• Its focus on historical contexts and trends

Narrative research primarily uses which type of data?

• Statistical and numerical data

• Experimental observations

• Personal and social experiences

• Longitudinal trends and patterns

Which characteristic is unique to narrative research design?

• Chronological structuring of events

• Emphasis on coding categories

• Experimental manipulation of variables

• Statistical hypothesis testing

In narrative research, 'life history' studies focus on:

• Specific short-term experiences

• Statistical trends over decades

• Broad societal, cultural, and historical influences

• Experimental results from participant groups

What is the role of triangulation in qualitative research?

• Testing hypotheses in experimental conditions

• Incorporating multiple data sources for more reliable findings

• Refining sampling techniques to demonstrate better validity

• Addressing inconsistencies in participants memories to analyze

Grounded Theory's 'constant comparative method' involves:

• Comparing findings with participant narratives

• Continually comparing/refining categories against new data

• Calculating relationships using statistical models with cronbach alpha

• Tracking behavioral changes over time