interpretation and presentation of qualitative data

Question 1

pros of Qualitative data

Answer 1

• issues can be examined in depth and detail
• interviews are not restricted to specific Qs & can be guided by researcher
• research framework can be quickly revised
• data is based on human experience
• more complexities are discover that are often missed by positivistic enquires
• data is transferable to other settings

Question 2

Cons of Qualitative data

Answer 2

• heavily dependent on the skills of researcher
• easily influenced by researchers bias
• rigor more difficult to maintain, asses and demonstrate
• time consuming
• not well understood and accepted as research
• researchers presence affect the subjects response

Question 3

approaches to enhance rigour

Answer 3

• credibility (triangulation, peer debriefing)
• transferability (think descriptions)
• dependability/confirmability (audit trail, member checking)

Question 4

generalisability

Answer 4

if the results can be applied to wider or different population

Question 5

transferability

Answer 5

the extent to which qualitative research can be transferred to other groups of people and contexts

Question 6

what is member checking

Answer 6

checking analysis with your participants
- presenting a draft report to pps to comment on authenticity of what has been produced

Question 7

advantages of member checking

Answer 7

• avoid misinterpretation
• ensures correct representation of experiences

Question 8

disadvantages of member checking

Answer 8

• pps can be reluctant to engage
• researcher’s power/authenticity reflects own agenda
• contradictory feedback
• time consuming to complete member checking