2.10 Qualitative RM Flashcards
1
Q
Name 6 types of Qualitative data collection?
A
- Interviews
- Focus groups
- Diaries
- Ethnography
- Archives/web based
- Visual methods
2
Q
Name and describe two types of interviews. Then say which is Qualitative and which is Quantitative?
A
- Structures - standardized, answers are coded (Quantitative)
- Semi-Structured/Unstructured - Can depart from set questions, answers are detailed (Qualitative)
2
Q
Name 5 types of interview questions?
A
- Introducing
- Follow-up
- Probing
- Direct
- Indirect
- Structuring
- Interpreting
- Photo elicitation
3
Q
Disadvantages of interviews
A
- less naturalistic
- Interaction ignored ?
- Time consuming
- Agenda of interviewer/interviewee
- Overused
3
Q
Advantages of interviews
A
- allows reconstruction of events
- More detailed data
- allows longitudinal research
- specific focus
- easier to transcribe
4
Q
What is a focus group?
A
- A recorded group interview
- Several ppts (6-10) and a moderator
- Individuals in a social context
- Discussion of specific issues
- Study interaction between group members
- Conducted online or face to face
5
Q
Advantages of focus groups
A
- Naturalistic social interaction
- Empowering
- Efficient
6
Q
Disadvantages of focus groups
A
- Researcher has less control
- Tendency for more agreement than disagreement
- Potential for ppts discomfort
- Transcription
7
Q
What are diaries?
A
- Record of experienced over a period of time
- completed at specific times or after certain events
8
Q
Advantages of diaries
A
- events as they happen
- personal account
9
Q
Disadvantages of diaries
A
- true reflection
- varied completion/information
- drop out rates
10
Q
advantages of online data collection
A
- volume of data
- anonymity: encourages disclosure for sensitive topics
- practical and accessible
11
Q
Disadvantages of online data collection
A
- unrepresentative samples
- trustworthiness
- Consent
- digital device
