Research Paradigm Quiz

What is the main idea of Unit 1?

• Research is limited to specific disciplines

• Research is not important

• Research is only for scientists

• Research manifests in everyday life

What is the essential question related to research?

• How can research be avoided?

• Is research a waste of time?

• Can research be done without a purpose?

• What is research all about?

What is the focus of Qualitative Research?

• Meaningless data

• Only outcomes

• Processes rather than outcomes

• Numbers rather than words

Who is the primary instrument for data collection and analysis in Qualitative Research?

• The researcher

• A survey

• A statistical model

• A computer program

Which approach to Qualitative Research emphasizes the individual's experiences, beliefs, and perceptions?

• Phenomenology

• Ethnography

• Grounded Theory

• Case Study

What does Ethnography focus on?

• Studying shared practices and belief systems of a group of people

• Individual experiences

• Statistical analysis

• Laboratory experiments

What does Case Study allow for?

• Random sampling

• Quantitative analysis

• Broad overview of various topics

• In-depth investigation of complex issues within a specific context

What is the focus of Discourse/Conversation Analysis?

• Conducting experiments

• Studying naturally occurring discourse and extracting shared meanings

• Analyzing numerical data

• Studying fictional stories

What is Inductive Thematic Theory primarily concerned with?

• Presenting the stories and experiences voiced by study participants

• Creating fictional narratives

• Statistical analysis

• Quantitative data

What does Grounded Theory aim to do?

• Use pre-existing theories

• Ignore data

• Construct theories grounded in the data themselves

• Focus on theoretical concepts only