Chapter 6: Qualitative Approaches to Research

Question 1

auditability

Answer 1

the researcher’s development of the research process in a qualitative study that allows a researcher or reader to follow the thinking or conclusions of the researcher

Question 2

bracketing

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A process during which the researcher identifies personal biases about the phenomenon of interest to clarify how personal experience and beliefs may color what is heard and reported.

Question 3

case study method

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the study of a selected contemporary phenomenon over time to provide an in-depth description of essential dimensions and processes of the phenomenon

Question 4

community-based participatory research

Answer 4

qualitative method that systematically accesses the voice of a community to plan context-appropriate action

Question 5

constant comparative method

Answer 5

a process of continuously comparing data as they are acquired during research with the grounded theory method

Question 6

credibility

Answer 6

steps in qualitative research to ensure accuracy, validity, or soundness of data

Question 7

culture

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the system of knowledge and linguistic expressions used by social groups that allows the researcher to interpret or make sense of the world

Question 8

data saturation

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A point when data collection can cease. It occurs when the information being shared with the researcher becomes repetitive. Ideas conveyed by the participant have been shared before by other participants, inclusion of additional participants does not result in new ideas.

Question 9

domains

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symbolic categories that include the smaller categories of an ethnographic study.

Question 10

emic view

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the native’s or insider’s view of the world

Question 11

ethnographic method

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A method that scientifically describes cultural groups. The goal of the ethnographer is to understand the native’s view of their world.

Question 12

etic view

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an outsider’s view of another’s world

Question 13

fittingness

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Answers the following questions: Are the findings applicable outside the study situation? Are the results meaningful to the individuals not involved in the research?

Question 14

grounded theory method

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an inductive approach that uses a systemic set of procedures to arrive at theory about basic social processes

Question 15

instrumental case study

Answer 15

research that is done when the researcher pursues insight into an issue or wants to challenge a generalization

Question 16

intrinsic case study

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research that is undertaken to gain a better understanding of the essential nature of the case

Question 17

key informants

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individuals who have special knowledge, status, or communication skills, and who are willing to teach the ethnographer about the phenomenon

Question 18

lived experience

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in phenomenological research,a term used to refer to the focus on living through events and circumstances (prelingual) rather than thinking about these events and circumstances (conceptualized experience)

Question 19

meta-summary

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integrations that are approximately equal to the sum of parts, or the sum of findings across reports in a target domain of research

Question 20

meta-synthesis

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integrates qualitative research findings on a topic and is based on comparative analysis and interpretative synthesis

Question 21

phenomenological method

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a process of learning and constructing the meaning of human experience through intensive dialogue with persons who are living the experience

Question 22

theoretical sampling

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Used to select experiences that will help the researcher to test hunches and ideas and to gather complete information about developing concepts

Question 23

triangulation

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the expansion of research methods in a single study or multiple studies to enhance diversity, enrich understanding, and accomplish specific goals