Identify the qualitative research designs from the list given below: i)…
2020
Identify the qualitative research designs from the list given below:
i) Exploring common experiences of individuals to develop a theory
ii) Controlling, manipulating, observing and measuring the effect
iii) Exploring the shared culture of a group of people
iv) Exploring individual stories to describe the lives of people
v) Extending generalizations from sample to population
Select the correct answer from the following options:
- A.
i), iii) and iv)
- B.
i), ii) and iii)
- C.
ii), iii) and v)
- D.
ii), iv) and v)
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Correct answer: A
Qualitative research designs focus on meanings, experiences, culture, stories, and context. Statement i) refers to grounded theory because common experiences are explored to develop a theory. Statement iii) refers to ethnography because it explores the shared culture of a group. Statement iv) refers to narrative or biographical research because it studies individual stories and lives. Statement ii) is experimental quantitative research, and statement v) is quantitative generalization from sample to population. Therefore, the qualitative research designs are i), iii), and iv). Hence, option A is correct.