Chapter 10- Qualitative Research Designs Flashcards
Def phenom studies
Examine human experiences through the descriptions provided by the ppl involved
Experiences are called live experiences
6 common qual res designs
Phenomenological Ethnographic Grounded theory Historical Case study Action research
What is the goal of phenom studies
Describe the meaning that experiences hold for each subject
When is phenom studies used
Study areas where there is little knowledge
Def bracketing
When a researcher first identifies what he/she expects to discover and then puts it aside
Phenomenological generally do not conduct ________. _________ ___________. _________. At the beginning of the studies
Review of the literature
TF - data collection and analysis occur simultaneously
True
Def ethnographic studies
Involve the collections and analysis of data abt cultural groups
TF- the researcher does not live with the studies subjects
False- lives with them and becomes part of their culture
Who do ethnographer a interview?
Key informants
Def key informants
Ppl who are most knowledgable abt the culture
How is data collected in ethnographic studies
Through participant observation and interviews
Def grounded theory studies
Studies in which data are collected and analyzed , and then a theory is developed that is grounded in the data
The grounded theory method uses both _______ and _______ approach to theory development
Inductive and deductive approach
How is data collected in grounded theory studies
In naturalistic settings and consists of participant observation and interviews
Data recorded throb hand written notes and recordings
TF- In grounded theory studies, data collection and analysis occur simultaneously
True
Def constant comparison
Data are constantly compared to data that has already been collected
Pertinent concepts are identified and given codes
Def historical studies
Identification, location, evaluation, and synthesis of data from the past and relate gathered informations to the present and the future
TF- historical studies are easiest to conduct
False- hardest
Where is data for historical research found?
Docs Relics Artifacts Oral reports Archives Libraries Personal collections
Def External criticism
Concerned with the authenticity or genuineness of the data
Def internal criticism
Examines the accuracy of the data
TF- External criticism establishes validity of the data
True
Internal criticism established what
Reliability of the data
