Qualitative Research Quiz

What is the primary focus of qualitative research as mentioned in the lecture?

• Measuring numerical data

• Testing hypotheses

• Answering why questions

• Predicting outcomes

What is the usual duration that participants are informed of for a qualitative interview, according to the lecture?

• Thirty minutes

• Sixty minutes

• Ninety minutes

• Two hours

In the context of ethical research, what is informed consent primarily concerned with?

• Ensuring participants receive payment

• Informing participants about the study's aims and their right to withdraw

• Making sure participants are available at all times

• Providing participants with personal feedback

What is one of the challenges mentioned in the lecture about conducting focus groups?

• Lack of diversity in participants

• Difficulty in scheduling

• Extracting data if a participant withdraws

• High financial cost

When conducting observational research, what is crucial to obtain according to the ethical guidelines discussed?

• Permission from the participants' family

• A strong rationale for the research

• Personal interviews with each participant

• Public announcements about the research

What is recommended to protect participants if they become upset during a qualitative interview?

• Terminating the research study

• Avoiding sensitive topics

• Offering to pause the interview and providing support resources

• Conducting the interview outdoors

What does the lecturer suggest doing if a recording device fails during data collection?

• Cancel the entire study

• Use detailed notes taken after the interview

• Rely on memory alone

• Ask participants to repeat their responses

What is one of the suggested benefits of using online platforms like Teams for interviews?

• They are more personal than face-to-face interviews

• They allow for automatic transcription

• They require no ethical approval

• They guarantee better data quality

What safety measure is recommended for researchers conducting face-to-face interviews in participants' homes?

• Avoiding any form of communication during the interview

• Carrying a personal alarm

• Informing someone of their whereabouts and check-in times

• Conducting interviews only during daylight

What is the term used to describe the process of writing down everything said in an interview?

• Summarizing

• Editing

• Transcription verbatim

• Paraphrasing