Practical Research Introd W1

Question 1

concerned with understanding human behavior from the informant’s perspective

Answer 1

Conceptual-Qualitative

Question 2

assumes a dynamic and negotiated reality

Answer 2

Conceptual-Qualitative

Question 3

concerned with discovering facts about social phenomena

Answer 3

Conceptual-Quantitative

Question 4

assumes a fixed and measurable reality

Answer 4

Conceptual-Quantitative

Question 5

data are collated through participant observation and interviews

Answer 5

Methodological-Qualitative

Question 6

data are analysed by themes from descriptions by informants

Answer 6

Methodological-Qualitative

Question 7

data are reported in the language of the informant

Answer 7

Methodological-Qualitative

Question 8

data are collected through measuring variables

Answer 8

Methodological-Quantitative

Question 9

data are analysed through numerical comparisons and statistical inferences

Answer 9

Methodological-Quantitative

Question 10

data are reported through statistical analysis

Answer 10

Methodological-Quantitative

Question 11

questions asked are specific

Answer 11

Quantitative

Question 12

collects numerical data

Answer 12

Quantitative

Question 13

use statistical tools

Answer 13

Quantitative

Question 14

inquiry is conducted objectively (unbiased)

Answer 14

Quantitative

Question 15

questions asked are broad

Answer 15

Qualitative

Question 16

collects worded, text, picture data

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Qualitative

Question 17

use descriptions/themes

Answer 17

Qualitative

Question 18

inquiry is conducted subjectively (biased)

Answer 18

Qualitative

Question 19

focuses on the way people interpret and make sense of their experiences and the world in which they live

Answer 19

Qualitative Research

Question 20

It aim to gather an in-depth understanding of human behavior and the reasons that govern such behavior

Answer 20

Qualitative Research

Question 21

study “things” (people and their thoughts) n their natural settings, attempting to make sense of, or interpret, phenomena in terms of the meanings people bring to them

Answer 21

Qualitative Research

Question 22

objective approach to seek precise measurement in numerical form

Answer 22

General Nature: Quantitative Research

Question 23

variables are clearly understood & defined in advanced by the researcher

Answer 23

Knowledge of study variable: Quantitative Research

Question 24

subjective approach to seek in-depth description in narrative form

Answer 24

General Nature: Qualitative Research

Question 25

researcher may have only rough idea about variables in advance

Answer 25

Knowledge of study variable: Qualitative Research