Question 1

Qualitative research is __________, whereas quantitative research is __________.&#10;A) Deductive, inductive&#10;B) Inductive, deductive&#10;C) Naturalistic, inductive&#10;D) Deductive, manipulative

Accepted Answer

Qualitative research is inductive, whereas quantitative research is deductive.

Question 2

Which of the following would NOT be data suitable for analysis using qualitative methods.&#10;A) Online discussions&#10;B) Focus group transcripts&#10;C) Reaction times&#10;D) Newspaper reports

Accepted Answer

Qualitative methods are used to analyze non-numerical data such as text, images, and videos. Reaction times are quantitative data which can be analyzed using statistical methods. Therefore, reaction times would not be suitable for analysis using qualitative methods. Choices A, B, and D all involve non-numerical data and would be suitable for analysis using qualitative methods.

Question 3

Which of the following describes a research question in qualitative research?&#10;A) One-tailed&#10;B) Open ended&#10;C) Two-tailed&#10;D) Highly specific

Accepted Answer

Research questions in qualitative research are typically open-ended, meaning they allow for exploration and discovery within the research topic. This allows the researcher to gather rich and detailed data from participants. One-tailed and two-tailed questions are associated with quantitative research, while highly specific questions may not capture the full range of experiences and perspectives in qualitative research.

Question 4

Which type of qualitative analysis uses multiple iterations of data collection in order to develop a theory?&#10;A) Thematic analysis&#10;B) Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis&#10;C) Grounded Theory&#10;D) Discourse analysis

Accepted Answer

Grounded theory is a type of qualitative analysis that involves iterative data collection and analysis in order to develop an inductive theory. The researcher begins with open coding of the data, and then develops categories and subcategories from the codes. The categories are continually refined and revised based on further observations and data collection, until a theory emerges that explains the phenomenon under study. Thematic analysis involves identifying themes or patterns in the data, but does not necessarily involve developing a theory. Interpretative phenomenological analysis focuses on individual experiences and meaning-making, rather than theory development. Discourse analysis examines the ways in which language is used to construct social reality, but does not necessarily involve theory development.

Question 5

Which type of qualitative analysis concentrates on the particular experiences of a specific group of participants?&#10;A) Grounded theory&#10;B) Thematic analysis&#10;C) Discourse analysis&#10;D) Interpretative phenomenological analysis

Accepted Answer

Interpretative phenomenological analysis (IPA) is a qualitative analysis approach that focuses on the particular experiences of a specific group of participants. It seeks to understand how participants interpret their experiences and how those interpretations shape their beliefs and behaviors. IPA is often used in psychology and healthcare research. The other options, grounded theory, thematic analysis, and discourse analysis, may be used to explore various aspects of qualitative data but are not specifically focused on the experiences of a specific group of participants.

Question 6

Which qualitative method analyses more than just the words that are said by participants, but also analyses speech markers such as pauses.&#10;A) Interpretative phenomenological analysis&#10;B) Grounded theory&#10;C) Thematic analysis&#10;D) Discourse analysis

Accepted Answer

Discourse analysis examines language beyond the surface level meaning and considers the context, tone, and non-verbal cues such as pauses to analyze how participants construct meaning through language. The other methods listed primarily focus on analyzing the content of what is said by participants.

Question 7

According to Braun and Clarke (2006), what is the first stage of a Thematic Analysis?&#10;A) Familiarise yourself with the data&#10;B) Generate initial codes&#10;C) Search for themes&#10;D) Define the themes

Accepted Answer

Braun and Clarke (2006) propose 6 phases: 1) Familiarise yourself with the data, 2) Generate initial codes, 3) Search for themes, 4) Review the themes, 5) Define and name the themes, 6) Produce the report

Question 8

According to Braun and Clarke (2006), which stage of a thematic analysis involves refining themes?&#10;A) Phase 2: Generate initial codes&#10;B) Phase 4: Review the themes&#10;C) Phase 3: Search for themes&#10;D) Phase 5: Define and name themes

Accepted Answer

Phase 4: Review the themes involves refining themes by looking back at your data, codes and themes

Question 9

What is analytical pluralism?&#10;A) When multiple analytic approaches are used on a single data set&#10;B) When a single analytic approach is used on multiple datasets&#10;C) The analysis of multiple people in conversation&#10;D) The analysis of a single participants data across multiple interview sessions

Accepted Answer

Analytical pluralism refers to the use of multiple analytic approaches on a single data set. This approach allows for multiple perspectives and insights to be gained from the same data, improving the overall understanding and accuracy of the analysis.

Question 10

A study that uses a mixed methods approach would&#8230;&#10;A) Select separate aspects of different qualitative approaches and combine them&#10;B) Analyses data first using a quantitative approach, and then a qualitative&#10;C) Select the most appropriate qualitative or quantitative method of analysis, and use just that approach&#10;D) Analyse data within a project using both qualitative and quantitative

Accepted Answer

A mixed methods approach combines both qualitative and quantitative methods of analysis within a single project. This allows for a more comprehensive understanding of the research question and can provide a deeper insight into the data. Therefore, option D is the best choice.

Deck 4: Qualitative Methods in Psychological Research