CET Review for Qualitative Research

What is the primary focus of qualitative research?

• Statistical analysis

• Measuring variables

• Understanding lived experiences

• Testing hypotheses

Which of the following is a characteristic of qualitative research?

• Researcher as main instrument

• Deductive reasoning

• Quantitative data

• Large sample sizes

What is the purpose of phenomenology in qualitative research?

• Analyzing statistical data

• Studying cultures and communities

• Developing theory from data

• Understanding lived experiences

Which sampling technique involves participants referring others?

• Convenience Sampling

• Random Sampling

• Purposive Sampling

• Snowball Sampling

What is the concept of 'saturation' in qualitative research?

• Reaching a large sample size

• No new information is obtained

• Achieving statistical significance

• Balancing sample demographics

Which data collection method involves structured, semi-structured, and unstructured formats?

• Document Analysis

• Focus Groups

• Interviews

• Observation

What is the main goal of grounded theory?

• Studying personal stories

• Developing theory from data

• Analyzing cultural phenomena

• Conducting in-depth case studies

Which of the following is NOT a data collection method in qualitative research?

• Focus Groups

• Observation

• Surveys

• Interviews

What does 'credibility' refer to in qualitative research?

• Objectivity

• Reliability

• Internal validity

• External validity

Which approach involves studying cultures and communities?

• Phenomenology

• Ethnography

• Case Study

• Narrative Research