PR1 Q1

What is important for a qualitative researcher in terms of contact with participants?

• Direct and personal contact

• Indirect contact

• No contact required

• Virtual contact

What type of data does qualitative research generate?

• Words

• Numbers

• Symbols

• Equations

What type of analysis does qualitative research use?

• Inductive analysis

• Deductive analysis

• Descriptive analysis

• Predictive analysis

What is a strength of qualitative research according to the text?

• Thorough examination of problems and issues

• Quick and superficial analysis

• Limited understanding of human experience

• Quantitative data collection

What is a weakness of qualitative research mentioned in the text?

• Dependence on researcher's skills

• Consistency and precision

• Quick analysis and interpretation

• High credibility in scientific community

What is the main focus of qualitative research?

• Quantitative data

• Statistical analysis

• Understanding human behavior

• Experimental design

How does qualitative research gather data?

• Through surveys

• Through experiments

• Through observations and interviews

• Through simulations

What is the role of theory in qualitative research?

• Theory guides the research process

• Theory is not relevant in qualitative research

• Theory is only used in quantitative research

• Theory is developed after data collection

What is the purpose of qualitative research?

• To quantify data

• To understand human behavior

• To conduct experiments

• To predict outcomes

How does qualitative research differ from quantitative research?

• Qualitative research focuses on numbers

• Quantitative research uses words

• Qualitative research explores meanings and interpretations

• Quantitative research is subjective