MCQs on Qualitative Research Methods

What is the primary focus of qualitative research?

• Measuring variables

• Exploring complex human and social problems

• Establishing causal relationships

• Generalizing findings

Which of the following is a characteristic of qualitative research?

• Single objective reality

• Fixed and controlled setting

• Emphasis on multiple realities

• Quantitative data

What type of qualitative study focuses on the life experiences of an individual?

• Case study

• Grounded theory

• Biographical study

• Ethnography

Grounded theory aims to:

• Explore the essence of experiences

• Develop a theory based on data

• Describe a cultural group

• Study a single case in depth

Ethnography involves:

• Developing theoretical frameworks

• Prolonged observation of a cultural group

• Conducting experiments in natural settings

• Using statistical methods

Which of the following is a common data collection method in qualitative research?

• Surveys

• Interviews

• Controlled experiments

• Questionnaires

The primary objective of phenomenological studies is to:

• Develop new theories

• Understand the essence of lived experiences

• Study the behavior of a group

• Investigate a specific event

Case study method focuses on:

• Generalizing findings to a larger population

• In-depth analysis of a single unit or case

• Establishing causal relationships

• Statistical analysis of data

Which step is common in all types of qualitative research?

• Hypothesis testing

• Manipulating variables

• Data collection in natural settings

• Generalization of results

Purposive sampling in qualitative research is used to:

• Select random samples

• Ensure statistical significance

• Identify respondents who can provide rich data

• Reduce bias