Qualitative Reasearch

Described as "seeking for truth, information, or knowledge." It is synonymous with the term investigation.

• Inquiry

• Assessment

• Research

• Examination

A studious experimentation or investigation aimed at the discovery and interpretation of facts, revision of accepted theories or laws in the light of news facts, or practical application of such new or revised theories or laws.

• Inquiry

• Assessment

• Research

• Examination

Which among the following is not a nature of inquiry?

• process of finding answers to questions

• Simple and easy to carry out

• aims to solve problems and resolve doubts

• Very systematic and formal

Choose two items which are not a nature of research.

• process of finding answers to questions

• very systematic and formal

• aims may involve gathering of new information or testing a theory

• simple and easier to carry out

Refers to the characteristic of research that its topic must serve a particular purpose for the society and its improvement

• Clarity

• Relevance

• Accuracy

• Systematic

Which of the following is not part of the research process?

• Define the research problem

• Interview Experts

• Collect relevant data

• review related studies and literature

An approach for exploring and understanding the meaning individuals or groups ascribe to a social or human problem or phenomenon

• Qualitative Research

• Quantitative Research

• Mixed-Method Research

An approach for testing objective theories by examining the relationships among variables.

• Qualitative Research

• Quantitative Research

• Mixed-Method Research

Requires an examination of contents and documents that relay information and focuses on the forms of communication

• Content Analysis

• Ethnography

• Grounded Theory

• Case Study

• Phenomenology

Requires an examination of an issue or concern persisting in a local setting or body. The focus is on the issue in a group, organization, or person

• Content Analysis

• Ethnography

• Grounded Theory

• Case Study

• Phenomenology