Qualitative Research Designs Quiz

A researcher immerses in a remote farming community for six months to study their traditional rice-farming techniques and cultural beliefs. This research falls under:

• Grounded Theory

• Case Study

• Ethnography

• Narrative Inquiry

A study focuses on the experiences of senior citizens who lived through World War II, analyzing their personal stories and emotions. The most appropriate research design is:

• Case Study

• Grounded Theory

• Narrative Inquiry

• Phenomenology

A researcher wants to understand how Filipino single mothers build resilience. They interview multiple single mothers and develop a theory explaining their coping mechanisms. What research design is applied?

• Case Study

• Grounded Theory

• Phenomenology

• Narrative Inquiry

A study aims to examine the daily life and interactions among street vendors in a busy metro area. What type of research design is most suitable?

• Phenomenology

• Case Study

• Ethnography

• Narrative Inquiry

Which qualitative research design is best suited for studying the subjective experiences of students with learning disabilities?

• Grounded Theory

• Phenomenology

• Case Study

• Ethnography

What should be the first component of a research paper's Introduction?

• The significance of the study

• The theoretical framework

• The background of the study

• The review of related literature

A well-written introduction should NOT:

• Provide the research background

• Discuss the findings of the study

• Establish the research problem

• Explain the importance of the study

In writing an introduction, what key element explains why the study is important and how it contributes to the field?

• Significance of the Study

• Scope and Delimitation

• Theoretical Framework

• Review of Related Literature

A student is writing a research paper on the effects of social media on self-esteem. Which of the following is the best statement of the research problem?

• Social media has a huge impact on students.

• This study investigates how the use of Instagram and Facebook influences self-esteem among high school students.

• Many students use social media every day, and it affects their confidence.

• The role of social media is important in today’s society.

What part of the Introduction section limits the extent of the study?

• Theoretical Framework

• Scope and Delimitation

• Significance of the Study

• Research Objectives