Qualitative Review Class

What is the goal of qualitative research?

• To test a specific hypothesis and gather numerical data.

• To understand and interpret the meaning behind human experiences and behaviors.

• To establish cause-and-effect relationships between variables.

• To measure the frequency and distribution of a phenomenon in a population.

Which of the following is an example of a qualitative research technique in language teaching?

• Administering multiple choice tests to assess language proficiency

• Analyzing data from standardized language proficiency exams

• Observing language classrooms from behind a one-way mirror

• Conducting interviews with students to gather their perspectives on language learning

What is the purpose of conducting a literature review in qualitative research in language teaching?

• To collect data from participants.

• To analyze quantitative data.

• To identify gaps in previous research and inform the current study.

• To develop a hypothesis for the study.

What is the role of data collection in qualitative research in language teaching?

• To gather rich, descriptive information about the phenomenon being studied.

• To test a hypothesis and confirm or refute it.

• To conduct statistical analysis and generalize findings to a larger population.

• To gather numerical data and analyze it quantitatively.

Which of the following is a common way to triangulate your data in qualitative research?

• Increasing the sample size

• Conducting the study in a laboratory setting

• Using multiple data collection methods

• Eliminating outliers from the data set

Which of the following is an advantage of using qualitative research?

• It allows for generalization to a larger population

• It provides a precise and objective measurement of variables

• It is faster and less expensive than quantitative research

• It allows for in-depth exploration of complex phenomena

Which of the following is a common strategy for ensuring rigor in qualitative research?

• Member checking/ Participant checking

• Hypothesis testing

• Random sampling

• Statistical analysis

Which of the following is NOT a common data collection method in qualitative research?

• Interviews

• Multiple choice tests

• Focus groups

• Observations

Grounded theory is an approach to qualitative research that emphasizes:

• The importance of participant perspectives and experiences

• The identification and development of concepts and theories from data

• The role of language and conversation in shaping social reality

• The use of preconceived categories to organize and analyze data

Phenomenology is a qualitative research approach that focuses on:

• The study of patterns and relationships among variables

• The identification and development of theories grounded in data

• The use of statistical analysis to test hypotheses

• The exploration of the lived experiences of participants