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WorksheetsQualitative Research Quiz
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What is the main aim of qualitative research?
To calculate numerical data
To capture meanings and interpretations of experiences
To test mathematical formulas
To prove causal relationships
Which philosophical approach is often linked to qualitative research?
Positivism
Phenomenology
Realism
Deductivism
What is the main characteristic of qualitative research?
Uses large random samples
Produces numbers and graphs
Focuses on rich, detailed descriptions
Relies only on experiments
Which of the following is a qualitative research design?
Case study
Survey with 1,000 responses
Randomised control trial
Meta-analysis
In ethnography, what role does the researcher often take?
Purely passive observer
Participant and observer
Data analyst only
Interview transcriptionist
What type of interview allows flexibility with questions and follow-ups?
Structured interview
Semi-structured interview
Closed questionnaire
Online survey
Which method involves analysing books, diaries, adverts, or videos without participants?
Observation
Content analysis
Semi-structured interviews
Grounded theory
In grounded theory, what does the researcher create by grouping similar ideas?
Themes and sub-themes
Categories and codes
Statistical regressions
Mathematical models
What does “credibility” mean in qualitative research?
The findings are believable and trustworthy
The sample size is large
The researcher avoided all bias
The data is 100% numerical
Which of these is a potential challenge in qualitative research?
Easy to analyse data quickly
Minimal researcher involvement
Time-consuming transcription and analysis
Produces simple numerical results
