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SPO4013M Week 2 Seminar - Qualitative Approaches

Total questions: 13

Worksheet time: 11mins

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Which of the following approaches is not a qualitative approach to research?

Ethnography

Narrative

Grounded Theory

Descriptive Analysis

What is the primary focus of ethnographic research?

Understanding Cultural Phenomena

Predicting Outcomes

Quantifying Variables

Testing Hypotheses

Which qualitative research method involves in-depth interviews to explore personal experiences?

Experiment

Survey

Phenomenology

Case Study

How does Bryman (2016) describe ethnography? Complete the following sentence:

A process of trying to understand the culture, society or community of certain groups/people through first-hand...

(a)

Select the most appropriate response to complete the following statement:

The use of an ethnographic approach can provide...

rich descriptions of the experiences of different groups

researchers to make sense of how people talk to one another

detailed insights into one person's beliefs, behaviours and role in society.

stories from individuals, as well as documents and group conversations.

Select the responses which best reflects ho Riessman (2008) describes narrative analysis:

Narrative researchers collect stories from individuals, as well as documents and group conversations, about individual's...

lived and told experiences

perceptions and attitudes.

relationships and identity.

history

According to Sarbin (1986), why are some critics dubious about the use of narrative analysis as a qualitative approach?

Narrative analysis is universally accepted without criticism.

Critics believe narrative analysis lacks emotional depth.

Some argue that narrative analysis is too quantitative in nature.

Some critics doubt narrative analysis due to concerns about its rigor and objectivity.

Which of the following statement best describes 'theoretical saturation'?

Theoretical saturation occurs when all possible data has been collected.

Theoretical saturation is achieved when the research question is fully answered.

Theoretical saturation is reached when there are no new ideas relevant for developing emerging theory.

Theoretical saturation is the point where data collection is deemed unnecessary.

According to Finlay (2011), what is the aim of phenomenology?

To establish universal truths.

To analyze historical events.

To predict future behaviors.

To explore and describe everyday lived experiences.

10.

What are the three types of case study?

Intrinsic, Extrinsic, Collective

Quantitative, Qualitative, Mixed

Theoretical, Practical, Empirical

Intrinsic, Instrumental, Collective

11.

What date is the Qualitative Research Summative Assessment, Online Test 1?

Friday 21st March 2025

Friday 28th March 2025

Monday 24th March 2025

Monday 31st March 2025

12.

When conducting a qualitative research project, what is emphasis placed upon?

Understanding participants' perspectives and experiences.

Generalizing findings to a larger population.

Statistical significance of results.

Quantitative data analysis techniques.

13.

What distinguishes ethnographic research from other qualitative research approaches?

Ethnographic research relies solely on surveys and interviews.

Ethnographic research is conducted in controlled laboratory settings.

Ethnographic research focuses exclusively on statistical analysis of data.

Ethnographic research involves prolonged immersive engagement in participants' natural environments.

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SPO4013M Week 2 Seminar - Qualitative Approaches

Total questions: 13

Worksheet time: 11mins

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