QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODS
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PRACTICE MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Radboud University
1. What does mixed-method research entail?
A. Mixed-method research is a method that uses triangulation looked at
the differences and similarities between different types of sources.
B. Mixed-method research is a form of research that involves both
quantitative and qualitative research is conducted.
C. Mixed-method research is a form of research in which the findings
are expressed interviews supported with observations.
Ans = B
2. What is not a characteristic of qualitative research?
A. Interpreting texts
B. Linear – serial process
C. Patterns, meanings
D. Few research units
Ans = B
3. What is the best method of data collection?
A. Qualitative
B. Quantitative
C. A combination of the two
D. Neither
Ans = C
4. Which of the following is not characteristic of qualitative research
according to Bleijenbergh?
A. Few research units
B. Emphasis on exploration
C. Correlation between variables
D. Triangulation of methods
Ans = C
, 5. Which statement about qualitative research is incorrect?
A. Qualitative research is suitable for examining multiple causality.
B. Qualitative research is suitable for making precise statements about
the relationship between a limited number of variables.
C. The objective of a qualitative study in an organization can be both
theoretical and be practical in nature.
D. Qualitative research provides a specific type of information about
organizations.
Ans = B
6. Which statement(s) is/are correct about sub-questions?
Statement 1: It is a method for deriving sub-questions from a central
question unraveling the central question.
Statement 2: An example of a constructive type of knowledge is
'analytical'.
A. Statement 1 is correct.
B. Statement 2 is correct.
C. Both statements are correct.
D. Both statements are incorrect.
Ans = A
7. Analyzing the causes of a social phenomenon in the organization is
according to Bleijenbergh a form of…
A. Theory-oriented research
B. Practice-oriented research
C. Diagnosis-oriented research
D. Design-oriented research
Ans = C
8. What is not part of the intervention cycle?
A. Observation
B. Diagnosis
C. Design
D. Evaluation
Ans = A
9. Which of the following forms of research is not a form according to
Bleijenbergh of practice-oriented research?
A. Diagnosis-oriented research
B. Solution-oriented research
, C. Change-oriented research
D. Design-oriented research
Ans = B
10.Henk conducts practice-oriented research into communication flows
within organization X. The director of organization X believes that
communication within the company is not going well. To investigate
where the problem lies, the director called in Henk to investigate to do.
When Henk comes up with his research, the director hopes to have
information about the causes of the problem, so that he can solve the
problem. What type of research can Henk best conduct?
A. Research focused on problem analysis
B. Change-oriented research
C. Design-oriented research
D. Diagnosis examination
Ans = D
11.The objective of a study is as follows: “To describe the implementation
process of a new organizational structure of the HR department
municipality of Nijmegen in order to contribute to the improvement of
the implementation process”. What kind of practice-oriented research is
this?
A. Research focused on problem analysis
B. Diagnostic-oriented research
C. Design-oriented research
D. Change-oriented research
Ans = D
12.What is the most important characteristic of a theory-oriented research?
A. Testing an existing theory or developing a new theory about one
phenomenon or phenomenon within organizations.
B. Starting from an existing theory to make observations from there
which are aimed at testing and possibly disproving them.
C. Making generally valid statements about a social phenomenon.
D. Starting from empirical observations and by means of systematic
comparisons abstract observations to arrive at generally valid
statements.
Ans = C
13.According to Bleijenbergh, what is generally not a motive for
organizations to participate in a study?
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PRACTICE MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Radboud University
1. What does mixed-method research entail?
A. Mixed-method research is a method that uses triangulation looked at
the differences and similarities between different types of sources.
B. Mixed-method research is a form of research that involves both
quantitative and qualitative research is conducted.
C. Mixed-method research is a form of research in which the findings
are expressed interviews supported with observations.
Ans = B
2. What is not a characteristic of qualitative research?
A. Interpreting texts
B. Linear – serial process
C. Patterns, meanings
D. Few research units
Ans = B
3. What is the best method of data collection?
A. Qualitative
B. Quantitative
C. A combination of the two
D. Neither
Ans = C
4. Which of the following is not characteristic of qualitative research
according to Bleijenbergh?
A. Few research units
B. Emphasis on exploration
C. Correlation between variables
D. Triangulation of methods
Ans = C
, 5. Which statement about qualitative research is incorrect?
A. Qualitative research is suitable for examining multiple causality.
B. Qualitative research is suitable for making precise statements about
the relationship between a limited number of variables.
C. The objective of a qualitative study in an organization can be both
theoretical and be practical in nature.
D. Qualitative research provides a specific type of information about
organizations.
Ans = B
6. Which statement(s) is/are correct about sub-questions?
Statement 1: It is a method for deriving sub-questions from a central
question unraveling the central question.
Statement 2: An example of a constructive type of knowledge is
'analytical'.
A. Statement 1 is correct.
B. Statement 2 is correct.
C. Both statements are correct.
D. Both statements are incorrect.
Ans = A
7. Analyzing the causes of a social phenomenon in the organization is
according to Bleijenbergh a form of…
A. Theory-oriented research
B. Practice-oriented research
C. Diagnosis-oriented research
D. Design-oriented research
Ans = C
8. What is not part of the intervention cycle?
A. Observation
B. Diagnosis
C. Design
D. Evaluation
Ans = A
9. Which of the following forms of research is not a form according to
Bleijenbergh of practice-oriented research?
A. Diagnosis-oriented research
B. Solution-oriented research
, C. Change-oriented research
D. Design-oriented research
Ans = B
10.Henk conducts practice-oriented research into communication flows
within organization X. The director of organization X believes that
communication within the company is not going well. To investigate
where the problem lies, the director called in Henk to investigate to do.
When Henk comes up with his research, the director hopes to have
information about the causes of the problem, so that he can solve the
problem. What type of research can Henk best conduct?
A. Research focused on problem analysis
B. Change-oriented research
C. Design-oriented research
D. Diagnosis examination
Ans = D
11.The objective of a study is as follows: “To describe the implementation
process of a new organizational structure of the HR department
municipality of Nijmegen in order to contribute to the improvement of
the implementation process”. What kind of practice-oriented research is
this?
A. Research focused on problem analysis
B. Diagnostic-oriented research
C. Design-oriented research
D. Change-oriented research
Ans = D
12.What is the most important characteristic of a theory-oriented research?
A. Testing an existing theory or developing a new theory about one
phenomenon or phenomenon within organizations.
B. Starting from an existing theory to make observations from there
which are aimed at testing and possibly disproving them.
C. Making generally valid statements about a social phenomenon.
D. Starting from empirical observations and by means of systematic
comparisons abstract observations to arrive at generally valid
statements.
Ans = C
13.According to Bleijenbergh, what is generally not a motive for
organizations to participate in a study?
