Qualitative Research Method MCQs

  1. Which of the following is a characteristic of qualitative research?
    A) Large sample sizes
    B) Statistical analysis
    C) In-depth understanding of human behavior
    D) Hypothesis testing
    Answer: C) In-depth understanding of human behavior
  2. What is the primary data collection method in qualitative research?
    A) Surveys
    B) Experiments
    C) Interviews
    D) Questionnaires
    Answer: C) Interviews
  3. Which qualitative research method involves detailed, in-depth data collection involving multiple sources of information?
    A) Ethnography
    B) Case Study
    C) Phenomenology
    D) Grounded Theory
    Answer: B) Case Study
  4. What is the focus of ethnographic research?
    A) Quantitative data
    B) Experimental manipulation
    C) Cultural context and social practices
    D) Statistical correlation
    Answer: C) Cultural context and social practices
  5. Which qualitative method seeks to understand the lived experiences of individuals?
    A) Grounded Theory
    B) Phenomenology
    C) Case Study
    D) Ethnography
    Answer: B) Phenomenology
  6. Which technique is commonly used in qualitative research to gather data from participants?
    A) Laboratory experiments
    B) Structured surveys
    C) Focus groups
    D) Random sampling
    Answer: C) Focus groups
  7. What is the main goal of grounded theory?
    A) To test existing theories
    B) To develop new theories based on data
    C) To conduct large-scale surveys
    D) To measure variables quantitatively
    Answer: B) To develop new theories based on data
  8. Which of the following is NOT a common data collection method in qualitative research?
    A) Participant observation
    B) In-depth interviews
    C) Questionnaires with closed-ended questions
    D) Document analysis
    Answer: C) Questionnaires with closed-ended questions
  9. What does the term “coding” refer to in qualitative research?
    A) The statistical analysis of data
    B) The process of categorizing and organizing data
    C) The design of research experiments
    D) The selection of research participants
    Answer: B) The process of categorizing and organizing data
  10. Which qualitative research method involves the researcher immersing themselves in the participants’ environment?
    A) Grounded Theory
    B) Phenomenology
    C) Ethnography
    D) Case Study
    Answer: C) Ethnography
  11. What is a key strength of qualitative research?
    A) Its ability to produce generalizable results
    B) Its focus on numerical data
    C) Its flexibility and adaptability in data collection
    D) Its reliance on controlled experiments
    Answer: C) Its flexibility and adaptability in data collection
  12. Which qualitative research method is best for exploring how people make sense of their experiences?
    A) Phenomenology
    B) Survey Research
    C) Experimental Research
    D) Secondary Data Analysis
    Answer: A) Phenomenology
  13. What is a “theme” in qualitative research?
    A) A hypothesis to be tested
    B) A recurring pattern or idea in the data
    C) A statistical measure
    D) A type of experimental design
    Answer: B) A recurring pattern or idea in the data
  14. Which of the following is an advantage of using in-depth interviews in qualitative research?
    A) They provide quantitative data
    B) They allow for exploration of complex issues in detail
    C) They are quick and easy to conduct
    D) They are always anonymous
    Answer: B) They allow for exploration of complex issues in detail
  15. What is triangulation in qualitative research?
    A) The use of multiple methods or data sources to enhance the credibility of the findings
    B) The process of testing a hypothesis
    C) The statistical analysis of survey data
    D) The recruitment of participants
    Answer: A) The use of multiple methods or data sources to enhance the credibility of the findings

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