Research Methodologies Quiz

What is the primary purpose of participant observation in ethnographic research?

• To test hypotheses

• To immerse in and understand cultural patterns

• To conduct experiments

• To analyze statistical data

In ethnographic fieldwork, what does "thick description" refer to?

• Writing lengthy field notes

• Detailed, contextual description of observed behaviors and meanings

• Physical description of research settings

• Description of research timeline

Which data gathering technique is most essential in ethnographic research?

• Surveys

• Laboratory experiments

• Field observation

• Statistical analysis

What is the primary data collection method in phenomenological research?

• Statistical surveys

• In-depth interviews

• Laboratory experiments

• Document analysis

What does "bracketing" refer to in phenomenological research?

• Organizing data into categories

• Setting aside personal assumptions and biases

• Creating research boundaries

• Selecting participants

How should interview questions be structured in phenomenological research?

• Closed-ended questions only

• Multiple choice questions

• Open-ended questions focusing on lived experience

• Yes/no questions

What type of data is most relevant in critical research?

• Historical context and power dynamics

• Purely quantitative data

• Random sampling results

• Laboratory measurements

Which approach is most appropriate for data collection in critical research?

• Controlled experiments

• Multiple methods including interviews and document analysis

• Surveys only

• Observation only

What should be the focus when gathering data in critical research?

• Statistical significance

• Social inequalities and power relationships

• Individual preferences

• Market trends

What is essential for data collection in case study research?

• Single source of evidence

• Multiple sources of evidence

• Quantitative data only

• Experimental data only