Final Exam Flashcards
Define: Ethnography
Immersion of researcher into the experience(s) of the subject
Define: Phenomenology
Using the subject’s explanation of their experiences to find meaning or themes
Define: Grounded Theory
Constant comparison of new information to current data
Define: Case Study
A study in which a handful of participants are utilized due to nature of study (rare diagnosis, etc)
Define: Thoretical Sampling
Individuals are recruited and chosen for study to help develop a theory
Define: Information-Rich Sampling
Individuals are chosen for a study based on the amount of information they can provide
Define: Maximum Variation Sampling
Individuals are chosen for a study in order to fully represent the selected patient population
Define: Coding
How “data” is extracted and gathered for analysis in a qualitative study
Define: Credibility
What a subject says or does is truthful and reflects reality
Define: Triangulation
Comparing various sources of data for consistency
Define: Negative Case Analysis
Examining cases/data that don’t support or go against themes
Define: Member Checking
Allowing participants to verify/clarify meaning behind what was said/done
Define: Transferability
How well the results can apply to other individuals in the target population
Define: Thick Description
Fully expressing the aspects of the situation and study population
Define: Purposive Sampling
Selecting participants to allow for transferability