Question 1

In asynchronous online focus groups, the focus group happens out of real time, using listservs, mailing lists, or discussion groups.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

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 3

In a telephone interview the 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 4

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.

Question 5

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 6

Phenomenology in social science research is:

Accepted Answer

A) The study of lived experience from the first person point of view, i.e. from the view of the person living the experience. 
B) The study of a particular phenomenon. 
C) The study of different phenomena. 
D) The study of critical incidents. 
A) The study of lived experience from the first person point of view, i.e. from the view of the person living the experience. 
B) The study of a particular phenomenon. 
C) The study of different phenomena. 
D) The study of critical incidents.

Question 7

The decision on which data gathering methods to use is made based on:

Accepted Answer

A) The data requirements of the research project. 
B) The wishes of the researcher. 
C) The wishes of the research participants. 
D) The wishes of the research supervisor. 
A) The data requirements of the research project. 
B) The wishes of the researcher. 
C) The wishes of the research participants. 
D) The wishes of the research supervisor.

Question 8

Name the five different types of interview detailed in the text.

Accepted Answer

The five different types of in

Question 9

What is a closed question?

Accepted Answer

A closed question is a question that pro

Question 10

Online focus groups (OFG) can be synchronous, in real time, or asynchronous, out of real time.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

A pilot study is:

Accepted Answer

A) Test of the design of the research project, or a test of the data gathering instrument(s) designed for the research. 
B) A research project designed for the study of airline pilots. 
C) A research project which is managed by a pilot. 
D) A research project designed to study some new phenomenon. 
A) Test of the design of the research project, or a test of the data gathering instrument(s) designed for the research. 
B) A research project designed for the study of airline pilots. 
C) A research project which is managed by a pilot. 
D) A research project designed to study some new phenomenon.

Question 12

In a photo elicitation 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 13

The ontological perspectives with constructivist and interpretivist philosophical frameworks hold reality to be multiple, individually interpreted, or socially constructed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

In asynchronous online focus groups, the focus group happens out of real time, using listservs, mailing lists, or discussion groups.

Interviews and focus groups are:

In a telephone interview the researcher conducts the interview:

Interview schedules and focus group schedules can be:

Interview and/or focus group schedules are designed to:

Phenomenology in social science research is:

The decision on which data gathering methods to use is made based on:

Name the five different types of interview detailed in the text.

What is a closed question?

Online focus groups (OFG) can be synchronous, in real time, or asynchronous, out of real time.

A pilot study is:

In a photo elicitation interview the researcher conducts the interview:

The ontological perspectives with constructivist and interpretivist philosophical frameworks hold reality to be multiple, individually interpreted, or socially constructed.

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

In asynchronous online focus groups, the focus group happens out of real time, using listservs, mailing lists, or discussion groups.

Interviews and focus groups are:

In a telephone interview the researcher conducts the interview:

Interview schedules and focus group schedules can be:

Interview and/or focus group schedules are designed to:

Phenomenology in social science research is:

The decision on which data gathering methods to use is made based on:

Name the five different types of interview detailed in the text.

What is a closed question?

Online focus groups (OFG) can be synchronous, in real time, or asynchronous, out of real time.

A pilot study is:

In a photo elicitation interview the researcher conducts the interview:

The ontological perspectives with constructivist and interpretivist philosophical frameworks hold reality to be multiple, individually interpreted, or socially constructed.

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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