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1. What is observation in qualitative research?

A. Asking participants to fill in a written survey B. Systematically watching and recording behaviour in a natural setting C. Analysing numerical test scores only D. Writing literature reviews from books

2. Which best describes non-participant observation?

A. The researcher leads all activities in the setting B. The researcher observes without actively taking part in the activities C. Participants observe the researcher D. The researcher only reads documents

3. What is participant observation?

A. Observing through CCTV only B. Observing from a distance without interaction C. The researcher joins the group’s activities while observing D. Only observing online documents

4. Which statement best describes structured observation?

A. Observation using a checklist or predetermined categories B. Observation with no plan or focus C. Observation done only once D. Observation that ignores all contextual details

5. What is unstructured observation?

A. Observation that only uses numerical rating scales B. Observation limited to counting participants C. Observation that follows a strict fixed schedule D. Flexible, open-ended observation where the researcher records what seems important

6. Which is an advantage of observation compared to interviews only?

A. It guarantees all participants behave the same way B. It allows the researcher to see actual behaviour, not just what people say C. It removes the need for any ethical consent D. It eliminates the need to take field notes

7. Which is a possible limitation of observation?

A. It always produces objective data B. Participants are never aware of the observer C. The observer’s presence may influence participants’ behaviour D. It requires no time or preparation

8. What is overt observation?

A. Participants are informed that they are being observed B. Participants are secretly recorded without any information C. Observation that only uses cameras D. Observation done only through documents

9. What is covert observation?

A. Observation during daylight only B. Observation in noisy settings C. Observation using structured checklists D. Observation where participants are not told they are being observed

10. What are field notes in observation?

A. A copy of the school timetable B. Written records of what the researcher sees, hears, and thinks during observation C. Only the researcher’s personal diary unrelated to the study D. A list of students’ exam marks

11. In qualitative observation, the main focus is on:

A. Only counting how many actions occur B. Predicting exam scores through numbers C. Understanding meaning, interactions, and processes in context D. Testing a hypothesis using experiments

12. Which is an example of data from classroom observation?

A. A multiple-choice quiz score B. Narrative notes describing how students interact during group work C. A list of textbook titles D. Random internet articles

13. In which situation is participant observation most suitable?

A. When the researcher wants to understand school culture by joining staff meetings B. When the researcher cannot enter the setting C. When only exam results are needed D. When the researcher only reads policy documents

14. Which is an example of non-participant observation in a classroom?

A. The researcher teaching the whole lesson B. The researcher joining group work as a student C. The researcher sitting quietly at the back, taking notes D. The researcher marking students’ homework

15. How can observation support triangulation in qualitative research?

A. By replacing all other data collection methods B. By ignoring interview data C. By only focusing on documents D. By comparing observation findings with interviews and document analysis

16. What best describes a moderate participant role in observation?

A. The researcher becomes the main leader in all activities B. The researcher sometimes joins activities but also steps back to observe C. The researcher never interacts with anyone D. The researcher only observes using CCTV cameras

17. Which tool is most suitable for structured classroom observation?

A. An observation checklist with specific behaviours to tick B. A blank page with no headings C. A random photo album D. A list of students’ phone numbers

18. What is the Hawthorne effect (reactivity) in observation?

A. Students staying at home during observation B. The observer forgetting to take notes C. Participants changing their behaviour because they know they are being observed D. The researcher changing the classroom furniture

19. Which is an important ethical consideration when conducting classroom observation?

A. Hiding the purpose of the study from everyone B. Gaining consent and protecting participants’ privacy C. Recording students secretly without permission D. Sharing video recordings on social media

20. What is reflexivity in the context of observation?

A. Ignoring the observer’s own background B. Asking students to write the findings C. Only focusing on time and duration D. Being aware of how the observer’s values and presence may influence what is seen and how it is interpreted

CBET Quiz – Observation in Qualitative Research

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