First Quarter Long Test in Practical Research 1

Which of the following best describes qualitative research?

• Numerical and statistical data collection

• Focused on understanding meanings and experiences

• Controlled and experimental procedures

• Predicting outcomes through large samples

A significant strength of qualitative research is:

• It is quick to conduct

• It allows an in-depth understanding of participants’ perspectives

• It uses mathematical formulas

• It guarantees universal findings

Which is not a characteristic of qualitative research?

• A. Context-specific

• B. Subjective interpretation

• C. Large random samples

• D. Descriptive data

Which type of qualitative research focuses on exploring cultural patterns and perspectives?

• Case Study

• Ethnography

• Phenomenology

• Grounded Theory

The type of qualitative research that investigates lived experiences is called:

• Historical Research

• Ethnography

• Phenomenology

• Narrative Research

Which field of study often uses qualitative research to explore classroom interactions?

• Chemistry

• Education

• Accounting

• Engineering

In business, qualitative research is commonly used to:

• Calculate market share

• Analyze consumer behavior and preferences

• Measure annual profit

• Perform tax audits

Which is an example of qualitative research in healthcare?

• Counting patient visits

• Interviewing patients about their treatment experiences

• Recording daily hospital expenses

• Calculating medicine inventory

Qualitative research is essential in social sciences because it:

• Provides personal insights into human experiences

• Only measures numerical trends

• Eliminates researcher interpretation

• Predicts economic growth

Which is not an importance of qualitative research?

• Understanding social issues

• Capturing human emotions

• Producing statistical charts only

• Documenting real-life stories