Quiz on Qualitative Research Methods

What is the primary aim of qualitative research?

• To collect numerical data

• To test hypotheses

• To understand and interpret social phenomena

• To quantify data

Which of the following is NOT a qualitative research method mentioned in the text?

• Phenomenological research

• Ethnographical research

• Narrative research

• Statistical analysis

What type of sampling method involves selecting participants who are readily available?

• Purposive sampling

• Convenience sampling

• Random sampling

• Snowball sampling

In qualitative research, what is the purpose of member checking?

• To analyze data

• To validate findings with participants

• To ensure confidentiality

• To collect more data

What is the focus of thematic analysis in qualitative research?

• Analyzing surface-level content

• Testing hypotheses

• Quantifying data

• Identifying themes in the data

Which qualitative research method is concerned with the sequential unfolding of someone’s story?

• Narrative research

• Grounded theory

• Case study

• Phenomenological research

What is a key characteristic of qualitative research?

• It is conducted in controlled settings

• It provides in-depth and detailed information

• It focuses on numerical data

• It uses large sample sizes

What does the inductive approach in data analysis involve?

• Allowing codes to emerge from the data

• Applying predetermined codes

• Using statistical methods

• Testing existing theories

Which of the following is a disadvantage of qualitative research?

• It provides rich data

• Findings may not be generalizable

• It captures subjective experiences

• It allows for exploration of complex phenomena

What is the role of triangulation in qualitative research?

• To collect data from multiple sources

• To ensure participant anonymity

• To develop new theories

• To analyze data quantitatively