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Module 1: Elements of a scientific argument

7 units
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- QUIZ – MODULE 1
Module 2: Critical thinking and writing

5 units
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1 quiz
- QUIZ – MODULE 2
Module 3: Theoretical frameworks

4 units
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1 quiz
- QUIZ – MODULE 3
Module 4: Thematic analysis

5 units
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1 quiz
- QUIZ – MODULE 4
Module 5: Citation and referencing

4 units
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1 quiz
- QUIZ – MODULE 5
Module 6: Navigating the scientific publishing cycle

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- QUIZ – MODULE 6

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Critical Thinking and Writing for Postgraduate Students Module 4: Thematic analysis QUIZ – MODULE 4

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question 1 of 10

1. Question
Q1: Which of the following is NOT true of thematic analysis?

Choose all that apply
- It can be used in both secondary and primary research
- It gives the researcher a bird’s eye view of the data gathered
- It is mainly used in descriptive academic writing
- It helps to identify emerging patterns in the data
- It only draws on qualitative data sources
question 2 of 10

2. Question
Q2: Thematic analysis always proceeds according to a fixed framework.

Choose one
- False
- True
question 3 of 10

3. Question
Q3: Which of the following elements contribute to shaping the themes that emerge from a piece of research?

Choose one
- Existing literature; primary data; policy implications
- Theoretical framework; research questions; primary data
- Research questions; existing literature; conclusions
- Theoretical framework; conclusions; policy implications
question 4 of 10

4. Question
Q4: Which of the following are NOT reasons for conducting thematic analysis?

Choose all that apply
- To introduce logic into otherwise unwieldly data sets
- To minimise scrutiny of the researcher’s methodological decisions
- To arrive at evidence-informed conclusions
- To replicate findings from similar qualitative studies in the field
- To elicit novel perspectives from a given data set
question 5 of 10

5. Question
Q5: Which of the following is most likely to increase your familiarity with the data generated in the course of your research?

Choose one
- Collaborating with an expert field researcher on data collection
- Writing down daily reflections on your interactions with research participants
- Using an advanced AI tool to transcribe your data
- Reviewing your entire data set once after fieldwork
- Hiring a professional photographer to take important pictures during fieldwork
question 6 of 10

6. Question
Q6: The following are desirable features of codes in thematic analysis except:

Choose one
- They should be small enough to build up to broader themes
- They should be generated using coding software
- They should be simultaneously self-contained and open-ended
- They should either be built from scratch or from established insights in the literature
question 7 of 10

7. Question
Q7: During analysis themes cannot be broken down into smaller units once they are constructed.

Choose one
- False
- True
question 8 of 10

8. Question
Q8: A review paper that has employed thematic analysis effectively will:

Choose all that apply
- Draw on a wide range of primary data sources
- Construct themes that align with the dominant school of thought in the literature
- Weave a compelling narrative backed by rigorous evidence from the literature
- Contribute new insights to the broader literature on a given topic
question 9 of 10

9. Question
Q9: You are carrying out research to identify effective business models for delivering electricity to poor communities in Tanzania. Which of the following codes are you least likely to group under the theme “private sector participation?”

Choose one
- Returns on investment
- Business size and strength
- Investment risks and mitigation strategies
- Energy justice
- Social enterprise model
question 10 of 10

10. Question
Q10: On the same electricity research project as above, select a theme that you think would be the best fit for the following set of codes: diversity of project beneficiaries; terms of community engagement; availability of electricity in public spaces; customer relations.

Choose one
- Financial viability
- Technical sustainability
- Social inclusiveness
- Political economy
- Regulatory context

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