Qualitative Research Quiz

Matilda is conducting a study to understand how people interpret social interactions. Which of the following is a characteristic of her qualitative research?

• Testing, measuring to find the truth

• Numbers, cause and effect, statistics

• Draw meaning from the social world so it can be better understood

• Experimental studies

James and Rosie are conducting a study to understand how people perceive and experience different events. Which research method should they use?

• Positivist or scientific

• Words and images

• Experimental studies

• Correlation studies

Chloe is conducting a research project. Which of the following is NOT typically associated with qualitative research?

• Phenomenology

• Ethnography

• Grounded theory

• Statistics

Harry and Eesha are conducting a study to understand the main goal of interpretivist research. What is their main objective?

• To test and measure to find the truth

• To draw meaning from the social world so it can be better understood

• To conduct experimental studies

• To perform correlation studies

During a class discussion, Harry asked, "What is the definition of the word 'paradigm'?"

• A) A random occurrence

• B) A pattern or model

• C) A type of measurement

• D) A form of communication

During a classroom discussion, Anaya asked, 'Which of the following is a type of qualitative paradigm?'

• A) Scientific

• B) Quantitative paradigm

• C) Critical Theory

• D) None of the above

James and Freya are discussing different research paradigms. Which of the following is a type of quantitative paradigm?

• A) Feminist paradigm

• B) Scientific

• C) Critical Theory

• D) Qualitative paradigm

What are many researchers more interested in when studying the impact of social media on teenagers?

• The quantity and cost of social media usage

• The quality and meaning of social media interactions

• The speed and efficiency of social media platforms

• The popularity and trend of social media apps

In a study conducted by Benjamin and Anaya, what do research studies that investigate the quality of relationships, activities, situations, or materials frequently refer to?

• Quantitative Research

• Experimental Research

• Qualitative Research

• Theoretical Research

During a group project, Eesha and Aarav are discussing research methods. What is there a greater emphasis on in qualitative research?

• Statistical analysis

• Holistic description

• Numerical data

• Predictive modeling