Research Design

What is the primary goal of Grounded Theory?

• To confirm existing theories by analyzing historical data.

• To develop a broad, general theory directly from collected data.

• To use experimental methods to test hypotheses in controlled environments.

• To apply mathematical models to predict social behavior.

Answer explanation

Which of the following best describes a fundamental aspect of Grounded Theory?

• Researchers gather and analyze data in a strict step-by-step order.

• Theoretical sampling is primarily aimed at making broad generalizations.

• Data, codes, and incidents are continuously examined against each other.

• Memos serve as official documentation recorded only in the final stages.

Which of the following best describes the concept of epoché in transcendental phenomenology?

• A method of categorizing lived experiences

• A strategy for coding qualitative data

• A step in data validation through peer review

• A process of eliminating biases and preconceptions

Which of the following is a common method of data collection in phenomenological research?

• Randomized controlled trials

• In-depth interviews

• Closed-ended surveys

• Experimental simulations

What is ethnography?

• The study of numbers and statistical data

• The study of maps and geographic locations

• The study of governmental systems around the world

• The study of human behavior within their cultural context

What is a key characteristic of ethnographic research?

• Using laboratory experiments

• Using purely quantitative methods

• Observing and directly participating in the lives of the people being studied

• Only using closed-ended interviews

The main goal of ethnography is to…

• Describe and understand the way of life and culture of a specific group

• Predict human behavior in the future

• Test existing hypotheses

• Develop modern physics theories

In narrative research, the primary method used for data collection is

• Quantitative surveys

• Interviews and story collection

• Laboratory experiments

• Non-interactive observation

In case study research, one of the main steps before data collection is

• Defining the research focus and theoretical sensitivity

• Collecting data immediately without planning

• Using experimental methods to prove hypotheses

• Analyzing research findings before conducting interviews

The main difference between retrospective and prospective case studies is...

• Retrospective case studies focus on future trends, while prospective case studies focus on problem healing

• Retrospective case studies are curative and focus on past evaluation, while prospective case studies aim to find the development direction of a case in the future

• Retrospective case studies do not use interviews, while prospective case studies rely on interviews

• Retrospective case studies are only conducted in the medical field, while prospective case studies apply to all disciplines