Qualitative Research Methodologies Quiz

Which of the following best describes a case study?

• A method focused on testing a predetermined hypothesis

• A detailed investigation of a single unit such as an individual, group, or organization

• A statistical comparison of two large populations

• A collection of oral histories across generations

A researcher examines the leadership style of one school principal over five years. This is an example of:

• Phenomenology

• Ethnography

• Case study

• Historical research

The main strength of a case study is:

• Producing broad generalizations

• Deep, contextual understanding of a particular subject

• Focusing only on numerical data

• Eliminating researcher bias

Ethnography primarily studies:

• The life experiences of one individual

• The cultural patterns and practices of a group

• The cause-and-effect relationship between two variables

• The historical development of society

Which of the following techniques is commonly used in ethnography?

• Randomized controlled trials

• Laboratory experiments

• Participant observation

• Meta-analysis

An ethnographer living in a rural community to study farming rituals is using:

• Secondary data analysis

• Immersion

• Hypothesis testing

• Narrative storytelling

Grounded theory aims to:

• Verify pre-existing theories

• Build theory directly from data collected

• Reconstruct past events chronologically

• Compare different case studies

What is a common process in grounded theory research?

• Hypothesis testing before data collection

• Coding and constant comparison of data

• Creating life stories of individuals

• Using only structured interviews

A researcher analyzes interview transcripts to form a theory about online learning motivation. This best illustrates:

• Case study

• Grounded theory

• Ethnography

• Historical research

The main goal of phenomenology is to:

• Analyze cultural practices

• Understand lived experiences and their meanings

• Develop grounded theory

• Study the past through documents