Basic Data Collection methods for QL Research

Question 1

what are the basic data collection methods for ql research

Answer 1

1)Interviews
2)Observations and
3)Document Analysis.

Question 2

involves conducting one-on-one interviews with participants to gather rich, detailed information about their experiences, perspectives, & opinions.

Answer 2

in depth interviews

Question 3

allow researchers to explore a participant’s thoughts, emotions, & motivations, providing deep insights into their behavior and decision-making processes.

Answer 3

in depth interviews

Question 4

uses open-ended to draw out research participant’s views, opinions, and feelings. It can also be used to find out their experiences, meaning associated with these and perspectives.

Answer 4

unstructured interview

Question 5

involves the gathering of a small group of individuals (typically 6-10) who share common characteristics or experiences.

This method encourages participants to engage in open discussions facilitated by a skilled moderator.

Answer 5

focus group

Question 6

offer a dynamic environment that allows participants to interact, share their perspectives, & build upon each other’s ideas.

particularly useful for exploring group dynamics, collective opinions, and societal norms

Answer 6

focus group

Question 7

allow for the exploration of diverse viewpoints, enabling researchers to identify patterns, contradictions, & shared experiences.

Answer 7

focus groups

Question 8

involves systematically observing & documenting participants’ behaviors & interactions within their natural environments

involves fieldwork and going to the research site to observe the activities, social interactions & behaviors of individuals

Answer 8

observation

Question 9

useful in getting insights on people’s behaviors, & interactions in their natural setting.
Field notes are used to record observations

Answer 9

observation

Question 10

eliminates the potential biases associated with self-reporting

valuable in studying nonverbal communication, contextual factors, & complex social systems

can also provide insights into unarticulated behaviors or experiences that may be difficult to capture

Answer 10

observation

Question 11

minutes of meetings or newspapers

Answer 11

public documents

Question 12

journals, diaries, or letters

Answer 12

private documents