Question 1

Interviews and focus groups are data gathering methods.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

In quantitative research, the researcher decides what needs to be known, and designs a very precise data gathering instrument to gather data in order to create knowledge.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Focus groups and interviews are most frequently used to generated qualitative research, or qualitative data in research.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

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 5

In designing a data gathering instrument the most important issue is:

Accepted Answer

A) That the researcher conducting the research design the instrument. 
B) That the researcher design the instrument they wish to design. 
C) That the data gathering instrument be simple and clear and easy to understand. 
D) The capacity of the data collection instrument to provide the data required for the research. 
A) That the researcher conducting the research design the instrument. 
B) That the researcher design the instrument they wish to design. 
C) That the data gathering instrument be simple and clear and easy to understand. 
D) The capacity of the data collection instrument to provide the data required for the research.

Question 6

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 7

A focus group is the same as a group interview.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Interviews and focus groups are research methodologies.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Interviews are conducted differently in quantitative and qualitative research.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

In a one-to-one face-to-face interview one researcher conducts the interview:

Accepted Answer

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

Question 11

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 12

Quantitative data can be generated by focus groups and interviews using highly structured data gathering schedules, and/or through carrying out a large number of focus groups or interviews.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

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 16

Interviews are used as data gathering methods when:

Accepted Answer

A) The researcher knows how to conduct interviews. 
B) The researcher wants to conduct interviews. 
C) The research supervisor wants the researcher to use interviews. 
D) The researcher can identify key respondents and can engage these respondents in an interview process, and when interview data will serve the research agenda. 
A) The researcher knows how to conduct interviews. 
B) The researcher wants to conduct interviews. 
C) The research supervisor wants the researcher to use interviews. 
D) The researcher can identify key respondents and can engage these respondents in an interview process, and when interview data will serve the research agenda.

Question 17

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 18

Focus groups are generally used when:

Accepted Answer

A) The researcher knows how to conduct focus groups. 
B) The researcher wants to conduct focus groups. 
C) The research supervisor wants the researcher to use focus groups. 
D) The data required would best be gathered by facilitating a group to focus on the phenomenon under investigation. 
A) The researcher knows how to conduct focus groups. 
B) The researcher wants to conduct focus groups. 
C) The research supervisor wants the researcher to use focus groups. 
D) The data required would best be gathered by facilitating a group to focus on the phenomenon under investigation.

Question 19

In quantitative research, interviews are conducted in a structured, systematic manner. The researcher designs a structured interview schedule, which is like a questionnaire, and follows it rigidly, asking each interviewee the same questions in the same order.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

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.

Interviews and focus groups are data gathering methods.

In quantitative research, the researcher decides what needs to be known, and designs a very precise data gathering instrument to gather data in order to create knowledge.

Focus groups and interviews are most frequently used to generated qualitative research, or qualitative data in research.

The methodological framework is the:

In designing a data gathering instrument the most important issue is:

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

A focus group is the same as a group interview.

Interviews and focus groups are research methodologies.

Interviews are conducted differently in quantitative and qualitative research.

In a one-to-one face-to-face interview one researcher conducts the interview:

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.

Quantitative data can be generated by focus groups and interviews using highly structured data gathering schedules, and/or through carrying out a large number of focus groups or interviews.

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

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

Quantitative and qualitative researchers make different assumptions about:

Interviews are used as data gathering methods when:

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.

Focus groups are generally used when:

In quantitative research, interviews are conducted in a structured, systematic manner. The researcher designs a structured interview schedule, which is like a questionnaire, and follows it rigidly, asking each interviewee the same questions in the same order.

Interviews can be carried out:

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

Interviews and focus groups are data gathering methods.

In quantitative research, the researcher decides what needs to be known, and designs a very precise data gathering instrument to gather data in order to create knowledge.

Focus groups and interviews are most frequently used to generated qualitative research, or qualitative data in research.

The methodological framework is the:

In designing a data gathering instrument the most important issue is:

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

A focus group is the same as a group interview.

Interviews and focus groups are research methodologies.

Interviews are conducted differently in quantitative and qualitative research.

In a one-to-one face-to-face interview one researcher conducts the interview:

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.

Quantitative data can be generated by focus groups and interviews using highly structured data gathering schedules, and/or through carrying out a large number of focus groups or interviews.

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

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

Quantitative and qualitative researchers make different assumptions about:

Interviews are used as data gathering methods when:

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.

Focus groups are generally used when:

In quantitative research, interviews are conducted in a structured, systematic manner. The researcher designs a structured interview schedule, which is like a questionnaire, and follows it rigidly, asking each interviewee the same questions in the same order.

Interviews can be carried out:

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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