Qualitative Research Quiz

What is a key characteristic of qualitative data?

• It is used to calculate averages.

• It describes qualities or characteristics.

• It is always numerical.

• It is only collected through surveys.

Which of the following is an example of quantitative data?

• The clothing style of people in a room.

• The motivations of people in a room.

• The number of people in a room.

• The emotions of people in a room.

How can qualitative data help in understanding educational performance?

• By measuring the temperature of classrooms.

• By providing numerical test scores.

• By explaining the reasons behind high performance.

• By calculating the average age of students.

Which method is NOT a way to collect qualitative data?

• Observations

• Focus groups

• Standardized tests

• In-depth interviews

What is a diary account in qualitative research?

• A participant's written or recorded entries about their experiences.

• A numerical record of daily activities.

• A video recording of a participant's day.

• A list of survey questions.

Which of the following is NOT a source of existing qualitative data?

• Public records

• News reports

• Handbooks

• Temperature readings

What type of content from social media can be considered qualitative data?

• Tweets and Facebook posts

• Temperature data

• Statistical graphs

• Numerical survey results

Which analysis technique is NOT used for qualitative data?

• Thematic analysis

• Grounded theory

• Linear regression

• Content analysis

What is qualitative coding?

• A method to calculate averages in qualitative data.

• A tool to interpret and organize qualitative data.

• A way to conduct surveys.

• A technique to measure temperature.

Which software is mentioned for qualitative coding?

• MATLAB

• Excel

• SPSS

• Delve