Qualitative Research Quiz

What is the primary focus of qualitative research?

• Numbers and statistics

• Experiences and meanings

• Experiments and control groups

• Hypothesis testing

Which of the following is an example of a qualitative data collection method?

• Surveys with numerical scales

• Interviews and focus groups

• Randomized control trials

• Statistical modeling

What does "coding" refer to in qualitative research?

• Writing computer programs for analysis

• Assigning numerical values to responses

• Labeling and categorizing data for themes

• Generating statistical significance

Which of the following is an example of a qualitative research question?

• How many hours do students study each day?

• Why do students feel stressed about exams?

• What percentage of students pass exams?

• What is the average test score in schools?

Which approach focuses on understanding lived experiences?

• Ethnography

• Phenomenology

• Case study

• Grounded theory

What does "triangulation" mean in qualitative research?

• Using three data collection methods

• Combining different perspectives or methods to validate findings

• Drawing a triangle to represent findings

• Applying numerical data to qualitative research

What is a common sampling technique in qualitative research?

• Simple random sampling

• Purposive sampling

• Stratified random sampling

• Cluster sampling

Which qualitative method involves immersion in a cultural group?

• Grounded theory

• Ethnography

• Case study

• Phenomenology

What is the goal of grounded theory?

• To test existing theories

• To generate a new theory from data

• To compare statistical relationships

• To analyze numerical data

What type of qualitative data comes from written documents?

• Transcripts

• Diaries or journals

• Surveys

• Observations