Qualitative Research Reading

Which term in qualitative research refers to the degree to which findings can be trusted to reflect reality?

• Reliability

• Validity

• Credibility

• Generalisability

Which method is used to check the consistency of findings by comparing different sources of data?

• Reflexivity

• Triangulation

• Member checking

• Thick description

Participant bias in qualitative research can occur when:

• Participants try to please the researcher.

• The researcher interprets data based on expectations.

• Sampling does not include a random method.

• The sample size is too small.

Which is NOT a type of qualitative sampling?

• Purposive sampling

• Snowball sampling

• Convenience sampling

• Stratified random sampling

Reflexivity involves:

• Verifying results with participants

• Acknowledging how the researcher’s background influences the study

• Using multiple data sources

• Testing for statistical significance

In qualitative research, which method collects data from group discussions led by a facilitator?

• Case study

• Survey

• Focus group

• Observation

Which of the following is a limitation of qualitative research compared to quantitative?

• It cannot explore subjective experiences.

• Findings may be difficult to generalise to larger populations.

• It only uses large, random samples.

• It cannot use interviews.

Member checking refers to:

• Asking participants to verify the accuracy of findings

• Recruiting participants through referrals

• Comparing different researchers’ interpretations

• Analysing participant observation notes

Which qualitative method is an in-depth investigation of a single case?

• Focus group

• Case study

• Cross-sectional study

• Meta-analysis

Purposive sampling is best described as:

• Selecting participants based on their availability

• Randomly selecting from a large population

• Choosing participants with specific characteristics relevant to the study

• Recruiting participants through snowballing