introduction to qualitative research? Flashcards
1
Q
what does qualitative research focus on?
A
peoples social worlds
2
Q
why are qualitative methods used?
A
collect rich in depth data, insights into peoples lives within their social environment
3
Q
define constructivism?
A
we construct our social world, reality is constructed through human activity
4
Q
what is epic perspectives?
A
researchers explore experiences and feelings
5
Q
what are the 3 main types of study?
A
ethnography, phenomenology, grounded theory
6
Q
what is ethnography?
A
study of culture
7
Q
what is phenomenology?
A
study of the lived experiences of individuals
8
Q
what is grounded theory?
A
it generates a theory (set of ideas about how something might work), what actions lead to what outcomes
