Qualitative Research Concepts

The video tutorial discusses qualitative research design, comparing it with quantitative research. It covers philosophical stances, research bias, and validity. Various qualitative research designs are explained, including narrative, ethnographic, and case studies. The tutorial also details data collection and analysis methods, emphasizing the importance of coding and thematic analysis. Strategies for ensuring research validity, such as triangulation and member checking, are highlighted. A case study on COVID-19 vaccine acceptance in the Arab region is presented as an example.

What is the primary focus of qualitative research?

• Interpreting and understanding data

• Measuring frequency and magnitude

• Testing and predicting outcomes

• Controlling variables

Which philosophical stance is associated with qualitative research?

• Positivism

• Empiricism

• Social constructivism

• Rationalism

In qualitative research, what type of questions are typically asked?

• Close-ended questions

• Multiple-choice questions

• Open-ended questions

• True or false questions

Which method is commonly used for data collection in qualitative research?

• Interviews

• Surveys

• Experiments

• Simulations

Which of the following is NOT a qualitative research design?

• Case study

• Ethnography

• Narrative

• Experimental

What is a key characteristic of grounded theory?

• It relies on existing theories

• It is used to test hypotheses

• It derives theory from data

• It focuses on numerical data

What is the purpose of triangulation in qualitative research?

• To reduce research costs

• To ensure data validity

• To increase sample size

• To simplify data analysis

What does the term 'saturation' refer to in qualitative research?

• The maximum number of participants

• The peak of data collection

• The point where no new information is obtained

• The highest level of data accuracy

What is the role of an external auditor in qualitative research?

• To conduct interviews

• To verify data accuracy

• To design research questions

• To analyze statistical data

Which software is mentioned as a tool for organizing qualitative data?

• R

• Excel

• SPSS

• Nvivo