22.4 () Qualitative research

Question 1

What kinds of research questions would be best informed by qualitative research (over quantitative)?

Answer 1

Questions around processes and/or meaning (“how” and “why” questions)

Question 2

List 3 methodologies of qual research

Answer 2

1. Grounded theory - aims to generate analytical categories, dimensions and relationships to understand social process
2. Phenomenology - aims to understand lived experiences of individuals/groups
3. Ethnography - aims to understand social world from a cultural perspective

Question 3

Meta-analysis is the systematic review of quantitative research; what is it called for qualitative research?

Answer 3

QES - qual evidence synthesis

Question 4

Name 2 domains to assess whether the qualitative research is strong

Answer 4

Clear aim/research question

Congruence between research aim and qualitative research design

Rigor in participant identification, sampling and data collection

Rich, in-depth findings and explanations