Lecture 3_ Interviews Flashcards
What are the two main types of research methods?
Quantitative and Qualitative
Can research strategies be combined?
Yes, all types of strategies can be combined
What is the benefit of using mixed-methods research?
Enriches interpretation of findings and improves methodological quality through triangulation
What is triangulation in research?
Using multiple methods to enhance methodological quality and generalizability
Name one qualitative research strategy.
Ethnography
What are focus groups in qualitative research?
A method where a group discusses a topic, often used for qualitative inquiry
What is a key challenge when using interviews as a data collection method?
Subject to informant bias and researcher bias
What type of questions are most useful in interviews?
Open questions
What is the purpose of semi-structured interviews?
Guided by an interview guide
How should interviewees be selected?
Knowledgeable informants with diverse perspectives
What is saturation in qualitative research?
Reached when no new insights are gained from additional interviews
What are the two types of case studies?
Single case studies and multiple (comparative) case studies
What is a single case study typically used for?
When studying a unique or extreme phenomenon
What is a common mistake in understanding case studies?
Assuming single cases are always longitudinal
What is theoretical sampling in case studies?
Selecting cases likely to provide information about the phenomenon of interest
What is data triangulation?
Combining data from multiple sources to improve quality
What are the three types of validity in qualitative research?
Construct Validity, Internal Validity, External Validity
What is construct validity?
Is the operationalization of the construct sound?
What is internal validity?
Is there a strong link between collected data and developed theoretical ideas?
What is external validity?
To which degree can findings be generalized beyond the context?
What is the general approach to reliability in qualitative research?
How thoroughly the research is performed and documented
What can be done to reduce threats to construct validity?
Use multiple sources of data and informants
What is the first step in qualitative data analysis?
Collect data
What can complicate qualitative data analysis?
Lack of clearly defined standards and potential researcher bias
What is the importance of consistency in qualitative research?
Ensures reliability and validity of findings
What does the term ‘longitudinal’ refer to in research?
Studying a concept over time with multiple measurements
What does ‘cross-sectional’ research indicate?
Looking at data and studying concepts at one specific point in time
Fill in the blank: Interviews are ______ methods.
time-intensive
True or False: Case studies can only use qualitative data.
False
What is the role of an interview guide in semi-structured interviews?
To guide the interview process
What is the relationship between case studies and generalizability?
Single case studies have limited generalizability, while multiple case studies have higher generalizability
