TOA7012: Week 8 Qualitative Research Quiz

What is the primary focus of qualitative research?

• Quantifying data

• Understanding human experiences

• Statistical analysis

• Numerical measurements

Which of the following is NOT a key characteristic of qualitative research?

• Flexibility

• Contextualization

• Standardization

• Subjectivity

What type of qualitative research focuses on understanding the essence of a phenomenon?

• Ethnography

• Phenomenology

• Grounded Theory

• Case Study

Which method involves gathering a small group of individuals for discussion?

• In-depth interviews

• Case studies

• Focus groups

• Observational research

What is the main goal of grounded theory in qualitative research?

• To test new theory

• To observe behaviors

• To analyze existing theories

• To generate new theories

Which qualitative research method involves observing participants in their natural environment?

• Narrative research

• Observational research

• Focus group interviews

• In-depth interviews

Which of the following are examples of qualitative research?

• A survey of learners choices of digital tools preference with multiple-choice questions

• An experiment with control groups testing the influence of AI on students writing performances.

• A discourse analysis on doctors and patients negoatiation of treatment.

• A case study on a school dropout situation

What does the term 'inductive reasoning' refer to in qualitative research?

• Testing existing theories

• Allowing patterns to emerge from data

• Starting with a hypothesis

• Using statistical methods

Which qualitative research method focuses on personal narratives?

• Narrative research

• Ethnography

• Phenomenology

• Case study

What is a common ethical consideration in qualitative research?

• Eliminating biases

• Standardizing data collection

• Obtaining informed consent

• Maximizing sample size