Question 1

Quantitative research is said to be objective and situated within a framework of positivism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Explain the value of the research diary when planning to conduct interviews for gathering data.

Accepted Answer

The research diary is very valuable when

Question 3

The ethical aspects of every element of the research project:

Accepted Answer

A)  Should be signed off on by the research supervisor. 
B)  Should be clearly outlined for the researcher by the research supervisor. 
C)  Are of fundamental importance. 
D)  Are dealt with at the start of the research. 
A)  Should be signed off on by the research supervisor. 
B)  Should be clearly outlined for the researcher by the research supervisor. 
C)  Are of fundamental importance. 
D)  Are dealt with at the start of the research.

Question 4

Copies of the data collection method(s) used in the research project should appear in the appendices of the research project. This provides for a more complete communication of the research project and it allows for a fuller critique of the research project.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

What is a closed question?

Accepted Answer

A closed question is a question that pro

Question 6

Closed questions are questions that provide respondents with a restricted set of possible responses.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Examples of the types of systematic error that can be introduced into the research project include sampling bias and respondent bias.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

In qualitative research, the researcher loosely designs the research instrument, in order to allow the research participants to control and shape the data that is gathered, and consequently the knowledge generated by the research project.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Interview and/or focus group schedules are designed to:

Accepted Answer

A)  Provide the necessary data for the research project. 
B)  Introduce the researcher to the field. 
C)  Outline the context for the research project. 
D)  Provide a theoretical framework for the research project. 
A)  Provide the necessary data for the research project. 
B)  Introduce the researcher to the field. 
C)  Outline the context for the research project. 
D)  Provide a theoretical framework for the research project.

Question 10

Interviews and focus groups are:

Accepted Answer

A)  Data gathering methods. 
B)  Research Methodologies. 
C)  Literature reviews. 
D)  Contexts for research projects. 
A)  Data gathering methods. 
B)  Research Methodologies. 
C)  Literature reviews. 
D)  Contexts for research projects.

Question 11

In a group interview the researcher conducts the interview:

Accepted Answer

A)  Over the telephone. 
B)  With one interviewee. 
C)  Using a photo elicitation approach. 
D)  With a group of interviewees. 
A)  Over the telephone. 
B)  With one interviewee. 
C)  Using a photo elicitation approach. 
D)  With a group of interviewees.

Question 12

Interviews can be carried out:

Accepted Answer

A)  Face to face. 
B)  Online. 
C)  Back to face. 
D)  Face to face and/or online. 
A)  Face to face. 
B)  Online. 
C)  Back to face. 
D)  Face to face and/or online.

Question 13

The methodological framework is the:

Accepted Answer

A)  First framework in the four frameworks approach to the research project. 
B)  Second framework in the four frameworks approach to the research project. 
C)  Third framework in the four frameworks approach to the research project. 
D)  Fourth framework in the four frameworks approach to the research project. 
A)  First framework in the four frameworks approach to the research project. 
B)  Second framework in the four frameworks approach to the research project. 
C)  Third framework in the four frameworks approach to the research project. 
D)  Fourth framework in the four frameworks approach to the research project.

Question 14

Quantitative and qualitative researchers make different assumptions about:

Accepted Answer

A)  Research. 
B)  Social Research. 
C)  Statistics. 
D)  The social world. 
A)  Research. 
B)  Social Research. 
C)  Statistics. 
D)  The social world.

Question 15

In a focus group, the researcher:

Accepted Answer

A)  Interviews the group. 
B)  Studies the group. 
C)  Facilitates the group in focusing on the phenomenon being investigated. 
D)  Facilitates the group in engaging in an interview. 
A)  Interviews the group. 
B)  Studies the group. 
C)  Facilitates the group in focusing on the phenomenon being investigated. 
D)  Facilitates the group in engaging in an interview.

Question 16

In synchronous online focus groups the focus group happens in real time using chat rooms or focus group software. Using conferencing software the participants in the focus groups can all see each other; using other software the typed contributions of participants are visible to all participants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Qualitative research is said to be subjective and situated within a framework of constructivism and/or interpretivism.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

The pilot study demonstrates to the researcher how:

Accepted Answer

A)  How effective the pilot is at leading the research project. 
B)  The interview or focus group schedule, or other data gathering method designed for the research, will work in the real data gathering exercise. 
C)  Effective are the airline pilots. 
D)  Well they understand the new phenomenon under investigation. 
A)  How effective the pilot is at leading the research project. 
B)  The interview or focus group schedule, or other data gathering method designed for the research, will work in the real data gathering exercise. 
C)  Effective are the airline pilots. 
D)  Well they understand the new phenomenon under investigation.

Question 19

The issues of validity and reliability are engaged with differently in qualitative and quantitative data.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Interview schedules and focus group schedules can be:

Accepted Answer

A)  Short, medium or long. 
B)  Narrow, broad, or very broad. 
C)  Unstructured, semi-structured, or structured. 
D)  Under-designed, semi-designed, or designed. 
A)  Short, medium or long. 
B)  Narrow, broad, or very broad. 
C)  Unstructured, semi-structured, or structured. 
D)  Under-designed, semi-designed, or designed.

Quantitative research is said to be objective and situated within a framework of positivism.

Explain the value of the research diary when planning to conduct interviews for gathering data.

The ethical aspects of every element of the research project:

Copies of the data collection method(s) used in the research project should appear in the appendices of the research project. This provides for a more complete communication of the research project and it allows for a fuller critique of the research project.

What is a closed question?

Closed questions are questions that provide respondents with a restricted set of possible responses.

Examples of the types of systematic error that can be introduced into the research project include sampling bias and respondent bias.

In qualitative research, the researcher loosely designs the research instrument, in order to allow the research participants to control and shape the data that is gathered, and consequently the knowledge generated by the research project.

Interview and/or focus group schedules are designed to:

Interviews and focus groups are:

In a group interview the researcher conducts the interview:

Interviews can be carried out:

The methodological framework is the:

Quantitative and qualitative researchers make different assumptions about:

In a focus group, the researcher:

In synchronous online focus groups the focus group happens in real time using chat rooms or focus group software. Using conferencing software the participants in the focus groups can all see each other; using other software the typed contributions of participants are visible to all participants.

Qualitative research is said to be subjective and situated within a framework of constructivism and/or interpretivism.

The pilot study demonstrates to the researcher how:

The issues of validity and reliability are engaged with differently in qualitative and quantitative data.

Interview schedules and focus group schedules can be:

Introducing Business Research

Developing Research Skills

Understanding Research Ethics

Understanding Research Philosophy

Developing a Research Proposal

Reviewing the Literature

Understanding Research Methodology and Design

Understanding Research Methods, Populations and Sampling

Using Secondary Data and Archival Sources

Using Observation

Using Questionnaires and Scales

Managing Data and Introducing Data Analysis

Analysing Quantitative Data

Analysing Qualitative Data

Drawing Conclusions and Writing Research

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Exam 11: Using Interviews and Focus Groups

Quantitative research is said to be objective and situated within a framework of positivism.

Explain the value of the research diary when planning to conduct interviews for gathering data.

The ethical aspects of every element of the research project:

Copies of the data collection method(s) used in the research project should appear in the appendices of the research project. This provides for a more complete communication of the research project and it allows for a fuller critique of the research project.

What is a closed question?

Closed questions are questions that provide respondents with a restricted set of possible responses.

Examples of the types of systematic error that can be introduced into the research project include sampling bias and respondent bias.

In qualitative research, the researcher loosely designs the research instrument, in order to allow the research participants to control and shape the data that is gathered, and consequently the knowledge generated by the research project.

Interview and/or focus group schedules are designed to:

Interviews and focus groups are:

In a group interview the researcher conducts the interview:

Interviews can be carried out:

The methodological framework is the:

Quantitative and qualitative researchers make different assumptions about:

In a focus group, the researcher:

In synchronous online focus groups the focus group happens in real time using chat rooms or focus group software. Using conferencing software the participants in the focus groups can all see each other; using other software the typed contributions of participants are visible to all participants.

Qualitative research is said to be subjective and situated within a framework of constructivism and/or interpretivism.

The pilot study demonstrates to the researcher how:

The issues of validity and reliability are engaged with differently in qualitative and quantitative data.

Interview schedules and focus group schedules can be:

Introducing Business Research

Developing Research Skills

Understanding Research Ethics

Understanding Research Philosophy

Developing a Research Proposal

Reviewing the Literature

Understanding Research Methodology and Design

Understanding Research Methods, Populations and Sampling

Using Secondary Data and Archival Sources

Using Observation

Using Questionnaires and Scales

Managing Data and Introducing Data Analysis

Analysing Quantitative Data

Analysing Qualitative Data

Drawing Conclusions and Writing Research

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