Qualitative Research Quiz

What are focus groups used for in research?

• To define the strengths and weaknesses of the research field

• To identify the strengths and weaknesses of focus groups

• To list the types of data analysis in qualitative research

• To describe the key components of observation

How many key components of observation are there in qualitative research?

• Three

• Six

• Five

• Four

Which of the following contributes to the trustworthiness of qualitative research?

• Member checks and thick description

• Reflexivity and audit trail

• Peer debriefing

• All of the above

How many participants are typically involved in a focus group?

• 2-4 participants

• 5-10 participants

• 15-20 participants

• 25-30 participants

What is the role of a trained facilitator/moderator in a focus group?

• To take notes during the discussion

• To provide the participants with the correct answers

• To moderate the discussion using a topic guide and keep people on track

• To participate in the discussion as a group member

How do focus groups allow researchers to examine interactions?

• By preventing any disagreements among participants

• By observing how the group interacts and reacts to each other's comments

• By allowing only one person to speak at a time

• By reinforcing the researcher's own opinions

What can happen during a focus group discussion?

• Participants may only agree with the researcher

• Participants may react to each other's comments by disagreeing or reinforcing

• Participants are not allowed to react to each other's comments

• Participants must remain silent throughout the discussion

Why should a focus group be homogeneous according to the learning material?

• To ensure that everyone has the same background

• To encourage people to talk

• To create power dynamics

• To make it easier to manage

What can discourage people from talking in a focus group?

• Having a diverse group

• Having clear instructions

• Presence of power dynamics

• Short duration of the focus group

Which of the following is an example of a focus group that might be discouraged due to power dynamics?

• Peer-to-peer focus group

• Teacher-student focus group

• Student-student focus group

• Employee-employee focus group