challenging perspectives

Question 1

assumptions for scientific method

Answer 1

quantitative data - valid
objective
one singular truth

Question 2

what is qualitative research

Answer 2

non numerical data

seems to be unscientific , gain insight, lacking clarity and control

Question 3

quantitative data

Answer 3

numerical data, large numbers , quick to gather and theory testing

Question 4

paradigm

Answer 4

belief system shared by a research community - framework

Question 5

reliability

Answer 5

consistency

Question 6

validity

Answer 6

extent to which it measures what its supposed to measure

Question 7

triangulation

Answer 7

looking at phenomena from different perspectives

Question 8

generalisability

Answer 8

finding similar results when you study different settings

Question 9

transferability

Answer 9

degree to which results can be applicable to other contexts

Question 10

interviews

Answer 10

open ended and semi structured- generates extensive rich data

Question 11

when to use interviews

Answer 11

when persons life histories or experiences are primary focus
observation is not easily possible

Question 12

how to conduct interviews prior

Answer 12

sample recruitment, interview guide, piloting

Question 13

how to conduct interview during

Answer 13

recording don’t take notes , debrief aims

Question 14

how to conduct interview after

Answer 14

support for interviewer , data protection and management