Qualitative Research Questions

Question 1

Which of the following is not a characteristic of quantitative research?
	a.	
theories including causal models
	b.	
a holistic approach to persons
	c.	
prediction and control of phenomena
	d.	
precise definition of variables

Answer 1

theories including causal models xx

precise definition of variables

Question 2

Which of the following assumptions is NOT appropriate to qualitative research?
a.
Random sampling
b.
Involves holistic inquiry carried out in a natural setting.
c.
There is an emphasis on the collection of textural data.
d.
Humans are the primary research instrument.

Answer 2

Random sampling

Question 3

A qualitative analysis of an interview transcript is likely to include:

Answer 3

the use of a checklist xx

checks on the quality of the interviewer’s speech

Question 4

Which of the following requirements is likely to necessitate qualitative research?

Answer 4

secondary data used from national survey research centre xx

Question 5

Which of the following assumptions is appropriate to qualitative research?

Answer 5

Experimentation xx

Question 6

Qualitative field research involves:

Answer 6

structured data collection xx

Question 7

Which of the following is not an example of qualitative field research?

Answer 7

A researcher studying physiotherapy conditions in major hospitals spends a week working as a physiotherapist’s aide at Prince Henry’s Hospital. xx

Question 8

If an interviewer is required to stick to a precise set of questions during a survey we call this a ___________ interview.

a. structured
b. well-organised
c. unstructured
d. controlled

Answer 8

structured

Question 9

Which of the following BEST describes data collection in a qualitative study?

Answer 9

few variables, short period of time xx

many variables, short period of time

Question 10

Recordings during an observational qualitative study are known as:

Answer 10

Dependent variables xx

Observational roles

Question 11

A focus group is most beneficial when:

Answer 11

interviewer control of the question order is of high importance

Question 12

A researcher who spends six months on a geriatric ward as a nursing assistant collecting data on nurse and patient behaviours is using what method of observational data gathering?

Answer 12

Participant observer

Question 13

A qualitative researcher reflecting on one’s own biases, values, and assumptions is known as:

Answer 13

thematic development

Question 14

One of the major problems associated with the use of participant observation as a research strategy is:

Answer 14

participation may alter the phenomena under study

Question 15

Which of the following assumptions is appropriate to qualitative research?

Answer 15

Experimentation

Question 16

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Answer 16

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