QUALITATIVE RESEARCH DESIGN

1. What is the primary function of a research design?

• A. To provide a step-by-step procedure for writing a research paper

• B. To serve as a blueprint or framework for conducting research

• C. To guarantee the accuracy of research findings

• D. To ensure that research is conducted quickly

2. Which qualitative research design focuses on studying a cultural group through active participation?

• A. Case Study

• B. Ethnography

• C. Phenomenology

• D. Historical Study

3. What differentiates a case study from ethnography?

• A. Case study focuses on a group, while ethnography focuses on an individual

• B. Ethnography requires the researcher to participate in group activities, while a case study does not

• C. Case studies are based on historical records, while ethnography is based on surveys

• D. Ethnography is a method of data collection, while a case study is a research topic

4. If a researcher wants to study how people cope with life-changing events such as death, joy, or victory, which qualitative research design is most appropriate?

• A. Phenomenology

• B. Historical Study

• C. Case Study

• D. Grounded Theory

5. Which of the following best describes the grounded theory research design?

• A. It seeks to develop a theory based on data collected from people’s actions and interactions

• B. It focuses on studying past events over an extended period

• C. It aims to describe and analyze individual experiences of a phenomenon

• D. It examines a specific case, such as a person, organization, or event