List - I List - II A. Biographical Research I. Lived Experiences B. Ethnography II. Theoretical Saturation C. Grounded Theory III. Retrospective Studies D. Phenomenological Approach IV. Cultural Anthropology
Matching Research Methods with Descriptions
This question requires matching specific research methodologies (List - I) with their defining characteristics or associated fields (List - II).
A. Biographical Research - III. Retrospective Studies
Biographical research focuses on the life history of an individual. It often involves examining past events and experiences, making it closely related to Retrospective Studies.
B. Ethnography - IV. Cultural Anthropology
Ethnography is a qualitative research methodology central to Cultural Anthropology. It involves immersive study within a specific cultural group or setting.
C. Grounded Theory - II. Theoretical Saturation
Grounded theory is a methodology aimed at developing theory from data. A key concept is Theoretical Saturation, the point where collecting further data is unlikely to yield new insights.
D. Phenomenological Approach - I. Lived Experiences
The phenomenological approach seeks to understand the essence of a phenomenon by exploring the subjective experiences of individuals. It directly examines their Lived Experiences.
Correct Matching
Based on the analysis, the correct matching is:
- A - III (Biographical Research - Retrospective Studies)
- B - IV (Ethnography - Cultural Anthropology)
- C - II (Grounded Theory - Theoretical Saturation)
- D - I (Phenomenological Approach - Lived Experiences)
This corresponds to Option 2.
Important Questions from Types of Research
Match the following :
List 1
List 2
a) Fundamental Research
1) To find solutions to problems faced by practitioners
b) Applied Research
2) To establish facts experimentally
c) Action Research
3) To identify right practices on the basis of established theory
d) Case study
4) To establish concepts, principles, and theories
e) Experimental Research
5) To study individuals in detail
Given below are two statements
Statement I: Qualitative research paradigm emphasizes participant perspectives and uses an empirico-inductive approach.
Statement II: In the same research project, it is neither possible nor desirable to use both Qualitative and Quantitative research paradigms.
In light of the above statements, choose the most appropriate answer from the options given below.
Match List-I with List-II :
List-I
List-II
(a)
Research studies which describe facts as they come by
(i)
Observational research
(b)
A non-experimental conceptual research based on logical thinking
(ii)
Ex-post facto research
(c)
Experience and observation-based research aiming to determine casual relationship among factors
(iii)
Philosophical research
(d)
A field of natural study of epidemics, plant growth, child growth, bird-animal or crowd behaviour
(iv)
Empirical (Experimental) research
Select the correct option :
- Retrospective studies are related to
Match List I with List II
List I
List II
Research method
Characteristic
A.
Content analysis
I.
Summarisation
B.
Social network analysis
II.
Use of bipolar adjectives
C.
Semantic differential
III.
Focus on dyadic relations
D.
Meta-analysis
IV.
Context unit
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
