Qualitative Research Quiz C5-C6

Which of the following best describes qualitative research?

• Uses numerical data and statistical analysis

• Seeks in-depth understanding of social phenomena in their natural setting

• Tests hypotheses using experiments

• Focuses solely on measurable variables

Which characteristic of qualitative research involves capturing detailed, “thick” descriptions of settings, participants, and processes?

• Inductive data analysis

• Participant perspective

• Rich narrative descriptions

• Process orientation

In qualitative research, “models or frameworks are constructed after data is gathered” refers to:

• Deductive reasoning

• Inductive data analysis

• Hypothesis testing

• Statistical modelling

Which study design focuses on the lived experiences that all participants have in common?

• Case study

• Grounded theory

• Phenomenology

• Narrative research

Which qualitative research method involves gathering chronological life stories to understand experiences over time?

• Narrative research

• Case study

• Grounded theory

• Phenomenology

Participatory Action Research is best described as:

• Observing participants without their knowledge

• Generating theories from collected data

• Collaborating with participants to address community issues

• Writing chronological life stories

Which qualitative data collection method involves 8–10 participants discussing a topic with room for agreement and disagreement?

• Individual interview

• Case study

• Focus group discussion

• Discourse analysis

In observation, if the participants know they are being observed, the method is called:

• Covert observation

• Overt observation

• Participatory observation

• Structured observation

Which type of interview allows the researcher to ask follow-up questions for more insights?

• Structured survey interview

• Face-to-face interview

• Closed-question interview

• Email interview

Thematic analysis is primarily concerned with:

• Identifying patterns of meaning within data

• Analysing statistical survey trends

• Creating hypotheses before data collection

• Evaluating participant performance