Designing a Qualitative Research MCQs

Designing a Qualitative Research MCQs

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1: _____ form of biographical writing is the narrative account of a person’s life that he or she has personally written or otherwise recorded.

A.   Intellectual Biography

B.   Biography

C.   Autobiography

D.   Fictional Biography

2: Methodological Congruence describes the interconnectedness and interrelatedness of a study _____

A.   Purpose

B.   Questions

C.   Cohesive Methods

D.   All of these

3: Reciprocity is an aspect of good data collection in which the author gives back to participants by providing _____for their participation in the study.

A.   Appreciation

B.   Information

C.   Reward

D.   Nothing

4: What is the primary goal of qualitative research?

A.   To measure and quantify variables

B.   To explore and understand complex social phenomena

C.   To test hypotheses and establish causality

D.   To predict future outcomes based on past data

5: Which of the following best describes the data collection methods used in qualitative research?

A.   Surveys and questionnaires

B.   Experiments and laboratory settings

C.   Interviews, observations, and focus groups

D.   Statistical analysis of large datasets

6: What is the role of the researcher in qualitative research?

A.   To remain objective and avoid personal involvement

B.   To actively engage with participants and collect data through interactions

C.   To manipulate variables and control the experimental conditions

D.   To quantify data and analyze statistical significance

7: How is sampling typically done in qualitative research?

A.   Using random sampling to ensure generalizability

B.   Selecting participants based on specific criteria and characteristics (purposive sampling)

C.   Including a large number of participants to increase statistical power

D.   Using pre-existing datasets available in public domain

8: What is the most appropriate way to analyze data in qualitative research?

A.   Using statistical techniques and calculating p-values

B.   Organizing data into tables and charts

C.   Conducting thematic analysis and identifying patterns and themes

D.   Presenting raw data without any analysis

9: How is the trustworthiness of qualitative research established?

A.   By using a large sample size

B.   By ensuring the objectivity of the researcher

C.   By employing strategies such as triangulation and member checking

D.   By replicating the study with the same participants

10: What is the concept of saturation in qualitative research?

A.   The point at which data collection is stopped because enough information has been gathered

B.   The process of data analysis and interpretation

C.   The inclusion of diverse participants to ensure representativeness

D.   The use of multiple data collection methods simultaneously

11: What is the purpose of using open-ended questions in qualitative research?

A.   To limit the responses of participants

B.   To gather numerical data for statistical analysis

C.   To allow participants to express their thoughts and perspectives in their own words

D.   To ensure a consistent set of responses from all participants

12: Which of the following is a potential limitation of qualitative research?

A.   Difficulty in replicating the study

B.   Lack of in-depth insights from participants

C.   Limited generalizability due to small sample sizes

D.   Overreliance on statistical analysis

13: How does qualitative research contribute to theory development?

A.   By testing existing theories and hypotheses

B.   By providing empirical evidence to support theoretical frameworks

C.   By generating new theories and conceptual frameworks based on observed patterns and themes

D.   By relying on quantitative data for theory validation