Quiz on Research Process, Validity & Reliability

What does qualitative research primarily involve?

• Collecting numerical data

• Collecting and analyzing non-numerical data

• Using statistical methods

• Conducting experiments

Which sampling method involves selecting participants based on specific characteristics?

• Random Sampling

• Purposive Sampling

• Snowball Sampling

• Quota Sampling

What is the main focus of content validity?

• Theoretical constructs

• Detailed description of the content domain

• Consistency of findings

• Generalizability of results

Which type of validity assesses how well a study's operationalizations reflect theoretical constructs?

• Content Validity

• External Validity

• Construct Validity

• Internal Validity

What does transferability refer to in qualitative research?

• The ability to replicate a study

• The accuracy of data collection methods

• The consistency of findings

• The degree to which results can be generalized to other contexts

Which of the following is NOT a form of ensuring credibility in qualitative research?

• Member Checking

• Negative Case Analysis

• Source Triangulation

• Random Sampling

What does reliability in qualitative research refer to?

• The subjective nature of qualitative data

• The consistency and repeatability of research findings

• The accuracy of data interpretation

• The generalizability of results

Which sampling method involves existing participants recruiting others?

• Quota Sampling

• Maximum Variation Sampling

• Purposive Sampling

• Snowball Sampling

What is the purpose of using audit trails in research?

• To enhance the aesthetic of the report

• To provide detailed records of the research process

• To increase the number of participants

• To ensure random sampling

What does confirmability in research aim to achieve?

• Increased sample size

• Generalizability of findings

• Subjectivity in data interpretation

• Corroboration of results by others