Qualitative Research Methods Quiz

A researcher wants to understand how students feel about online learning. They conduct one-on-one discussions with students to gather personal insights. Which qualitative data collection method are they using?

• Survey

• Experiment

• In-depth interview

• Case study

A professor is analyzing science learning platforms and identifying common themes in students’ discussion posts. Which qualitative research approach best describes this method?

• Grounded Theory

• Narrative Analysis

• Content Analysis

• Ethnography

A teacher observes classroom discussions in a high school science class to understand student engagement. Which data collection method is being used?

• Document Analysis

• Participant Observation

• Focus Group

• Narrative Analysis

You are studying the experiences of senior high school students transitioning from traditional to hybrid learning. You use thematic analysis to categorize their responses into major themes. Which step of qualitative data analysis are you performing?

• Coding

• Interpretation

• Familiarization

• Theme Development

A researcher is conducting a study on how new teachers adapt to their first year in the profession. They interview several teachers and analyze their responses to identify common themes. What qualitative approach would be most appropriate?

• Phenomenology

• Case Study

• Ethnography

• Content Analysis

A researcher analyzing teacher burnout reads and re-reads interview transcripts to grasp teachers’ lived experiences before coding the data. Which step of Colaizzi’s method is this?

• Familiarization

• Clustering Themes

• Validation

• Formulating Meanings

A principal wants to know how teachers feel about the school’s new curriculum. After interviewing them, the principal extracts key statements such as "I feel overwhelmed with the changes." Which step of Colaizzi’s method does this represent?

• Clustering Themes

• Identifying Significant Statements

• Developing an Exhaustive Description

• Incorporating Participants’ Feedback

After analyzing student interviews about their science learning experiences, a researcher groups responses into themes such as "learning challenges," "teaching styles," and "motivation factors." What step of Colaizzi’s method is this?

• Coding

• Developing an Exhaustive Description

• Clustering Themes

• Identifying Significant Statements

A researcher studying the stress levels of new teachers ensures that their interpretations remain true to participants’ words by validating findings with them. This represents which step of Colaizzi’s method?

• Identifying Significant Statements

• Developing an Exhaustive Description

• Validation

• Clustering Themes

A researcher studying caregivers of dementia patients asks them to review the final analysis to confirm that their experiences were captured accurately. This step ensures:

• Subjectivity

• Generalizability

• Participant Validation

• Researcher Bias