CRE CRE Qualitative Research Techniques

Question 1

What is the primary goal of an in-depth interview (IDI) in qualitative research?

Accepted Answer

To explore a respondent's perceptions, motivations, and experiences in depth

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To collect large-scale quantitative data

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To measure statistically significant differences

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To test a pre-defined hypothesis

Question 2

What does 'saturation' mean in the context of qualitative data collection?

Accepted Answer

No new themes or information emerge from additional interviews or observations

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The survey has reached its maximum length

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The sample size has exceeded the target

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All quantitative variables have been coded

Question 3

Which qualitative method involves a researcher immersing themselves in a community or setting to observe behavior naturally?

Accepted Answer

Ethnography

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Content analysis

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Delphi method

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Conjoint analysis

Question 4

In a focus group, what is the recommended group size to balance diverse input with manageable discussion?

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6–10 participants

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2–3 participants

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15–20 participants

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25–30 participants

Question 5

What is 'member checking' in qualitative research?

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Sharing findings with participants to confirm accuracy and credibility

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Verifying the moderator's credentials

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Cross-checking two independent datasets

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Reviewing audio recordings before transcription

Question 6

Which analytical approach in qualitative research involves identifying patterns and categories that emerge directly from the data without a predefined framework?

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Inductive (grounded) coding

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Deductive coding

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Factor analysis

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Regression analysis