Quiz on Qualitative and Mixed-Methods Research Designs

What is the primary focus of qualitative research?

• Collecting numerical data

• Understanding actions and words of individuals

• Conducting experiments

• Analyzing statistical data

Which of the following is NOT a type of qualitative design?

• Narrative research

• Phenomenological research

• Ethnography

• Experimental research

What is the purpose of an observation protocol in qualitative research?

• To collect survey responses

• To analyze quantitative data

• To develop a plan for recording observations

• To record interviews

In which research design does the researcher collect data through storytelling?

• Grounded theory

• Narrative research

• Case studies

• Ethnography

What does mixed methods research design combine?

• Experimental and observational methods

• Only qualitative methodologies

• Qualitative and quantitative methodologies

• Only quantitative methodologies

Which of the following is a characteristic of grounded theory?

• It uses a deductive approach

• It develops new theory using an inductive approach

• It focuses solely on qualitative data

• It is limited to case studies

What is the main goal of phenomenological research?

• To analyze statistical data

• To explore lived experiences of individuals

• To conduct experiments

• To gather numerical data

Which method is commonly used in ethnography?

• Surveys

• Interviews and observations

• Focus groups only

• Statistical analysis

In explanatory sequential design, which type of data is collected first?

• Qualitative data

• Quantitative data

• Both types simultaneously

• No data is collected

What is a key feature of case studies in qualitative research?

• They only use surveys for data collection

• They focus on large sample sizes

• They avoid qualitative data

• They provide in-depth analysis of a specific case