Qualitative Research Instruments Quiz

What is the primary purpose of qualitative research instruments?

• To measure numerical data precisely

• To explore participants' perspectives and experiences

• To manipulate experimental variables

• To ensure statistical significance in findings

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

• Subjective

• Descriptive

• Statistical

• Interpretative

Which type of qualitative research instrument involves free-flowing, open-ended conversations?

• Structured Interviews

• Semi-structured Interviews

• Unstructured Interviews

• Focus Groups

A major challenge of focus groups is:

• Difficulty in generating diverse perspectives

• Encouraging participants to speak

• Managing dominant participants and groupthink bias

• The inability to collect data in real-time

What is the key distinction between participant and non-participant observation?

• Participant observation involves direct engagement, while non-participant observation is passive

• Non-participant observation is always ethical, while participant observation is not

• Participant observation does not require a researcher's presence

• Non-participant observation only occurs in laboratory settings

Which qualitative research instrument is best suited for studying online content, historical texts, or images?

• Case Study

• Document and Content Analysis

• Semi-structured Interview

• Focus Group

One of the major disadvantages of case study research is:

• It provides overly broad perspectives

• It cannot explore real-life contexts

• It is time-intensive and has limited generalizability

• It cannot capture rich, detailed data

Diaries and journals are useful in qualitative research because they:

• Provide a structured way to collect statistical data

• Are highly objective and free from bias

• Allow researchers to analyze personal reflections over time

• Are the most cost-effective way to conduct focus groups

Which of the following is NOT a core characteristic of an effective qualitative research instrument?

• Flexibility

• Reliability

• Ethical sensitivity

• High generalizability

What is the first step in developing a qualitative research instrument?

• Pilot-testing the instrument

• Identifying the appropriate data collection method

• Defining the research objectives

• Designing open-ended questions