4th Quarter – PRACTICAL RESEARCH 1

Task 1
Answer the following:
I. Write T if the statement is true, otherwise, F if it is false.
1. Qualitative research designs aim to measure variables and test hypotheses.
2. Open-ended interviews are a common data collection method in qualitative research.
3. The goal of a qualitative research design is to understand the "why" behind
phenomena.
4. Qualitative research data can be analyzed statistically using software like SPSS.
5. Focus groups are ideal for gathering in-depth, personal experiences from
participants.
6. Grounded theory is a qualitative research design that builds theory from the data
collected.
7. Participant observation involves the researcher actively participating in the activity being
studied.
8. Case studies are well-suited for exploring a single event or phenomenon in detail.
9. Qualitative research designs are flexible and can be adapted as the research
progresses.
10. Narrative inquiry focuses on analyzing historical documents and records.

II. Identify the BEST type of qualitative research to utilize in the given scenario. Write your
answer and explain in minimum of three sentences.
1. Dr. Amelia Moore, a professor, is fascinated by the often-overlooked role of nurses
during the American Civil War. Textbooks mainly focus on battles and generals, but
Dr. Moore wants to understand how the experiences of Civil War nurses shape their
perspectives on war, medicine, and gender roles.
2. Dr. Anya Patel, a sports psychologist, is interested in understanding the lived experience
of joy in runners. She wants to delve into the subjective and personal nature of this
emotion during running.
3. You are interested on how war veterans cope up after years of battle. You also wanted
to explore whether they develop posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)