Practical Research 1 Review

What is the process of choosing a sample called?

• Identification

• Specification

• Sampling

• Implementation

Which type of sampling involves researchers deliberately choosing specific individuals or groups based on their expertise or knowledge?

• Convenience Sampling

• Purposive Sampling

• Snowball Sampling

• Probability Sampling

What is the main purpose of a research instrument?

• To hide research findings

• To collect, measure, and analyze data

• To confuse participants

• To discourage researchers

What does validity refer to in relation to a research instrument?

• The extent that the instrument measures what it was designed to measure

• The extent that the instrument yields the same results over multiple trials

• The clear and definite instructions provided

• The ability to test hypothesis and answer research questions

What type of interview involves a formal set of questions posed to each interviewee?

• Structured Interview

• Unstructured Interview

• Focus Group Interview

• Observation Interview

What is the first phase of Thematic Analysis?

• Coding

• Searching for Themes

• Reviewing Themes

• Familiarization with the data

Which type of observation involves researchers observing ongoing behavior?

• Participant Observation

• Controlled Observation

• Structured Observations

• Naturalistic Observation

What is the purpose of a focus group interview?

• To modify the sequence and wording of questions

• To conduct research at a specific place and time

• To ask participants about their opinions on a particular topic

• To observe participants in a natural setting

What is the final phase of Thematic Analysis?

• Coding

• Searching for Themes

• Writing Up

• Reviewing Themes

What is the purpose of snowball sampling?

• To start with one or a few participants and ask them to refer others

• To represent the entire population being studied

• To deliberately choose specific individuals or groups

• To choose participants based on their easy accessibility