Qualitative Research Designs Quiz

What is the focus of a phenomenological study?

• Analyzing group behaviors

• Exploring individual life stories

• Describing a phenomenon and lived experiences

• Developing a new theory

Which method is used to understand a culture's shared beliefs and practices?

• Biographical Study

• Ethnography

• Grounded Theory Study

• Case Study

What is the primary aim of a case study?

• To develop a new theory

• To explore 'how' and 'why' of a specific case

• To describe a cultural group

• To analyze demographic characteristics

Who are the key researchers associated with grounded theory?

• Barney Glaser and Anselm Strauss

• Bronislaw Malinowski

• Edmund Husserl and Martin Heidegger

• Robert K. Yin

What is a characteristic of qualitative sample sizes?

• They require random sampling

• They must include at least 100 participants

• They are larger than quantitative sample sizes

• They are typically smaller due to depth of data

What is the purpose of purposeful sampling?

• To randomly select participants

• To select easily accessible participants

• To intentionally select participants for in-depth information

• To gather data from a large population

Which type of interview uses pre-determined questions?

• Unstructured Interviews

• Focus Group Discussions

• Semi-Structured Interviews

• Structured Interviews

What is a key aspect of participant observation?

• It uses structured questions

• It is less intrusive than non-participant observation

• The researcher becomes part of the group being studied

• The researcher observes from a distance

What is the main goal of a biographical study?

• To explore the life of an individual

• To describe cultural practices

• To analyze group behaviors

• To develop a new theory

What is snowball sampling useful for?

• Ensuring demographic diversity

• Selecting a random sample

• Gathering data from easily accessible participants

• Reaching hard-to-reach populations