Qualitative basics

Question 1

4 elements of research

Answer 1

Method
Methodology
Theoretical perspective
Epistemology

Question 2

Define epistemology

Answer 2

Branch of philosophy that investigates the theory of knowledge.

Embedded in the theoretical perspective and thereby the methodology.

e.g.
Subjectivism
Constructionism
Obejectivism

Question 3

What are the differences between subjectivism, constructionism and objectivism

Answer 3

Subjectivism - no realities
Constructionism - multiple realities
Objectivism - one reality

Question 4

Define Theoretical perspective

Answer 4

Set of assumptions about reality that inform the questions we ask and the kind of answers we receive

The body of knowledge

e.g. critical inquiry, positivism, interpretivism

Question 5

What is the axiological assumption?

Answer 5

The value of the research.

Question 6

What is ontology/ontological assumption?

Answer 6

Branch of philosophy that asks about the realities of the world

Question 7

What is rhetorical assumption?

Answer 7

The structure of your writing.

i.e.
Detached or active
Third person or First person.

Question 8

What is Methodology?

Answer 8

System of methods used in a study.

E.g. interview, media analysis, case study, observation

Question 9

What is the method?

Answer 9

The tools and the process.

e.g. survey, experiment, ethnography

Question 10

What are the 2 broad considerations of ethics

Answer 10

Procedural ethics - ethical clearance

ethics in practice - protocols used in case of issue

Question 11

Outline the research process

Answer 11

Identify the philosphyical foundation
Frame research question
Determine supporting knowledge
Identify a theory base
Propose research question
Select methodology
Set boundaries of study
Collect data
Use and disseminate findings

Question 12

What is grounded theory?

Answer 12

the systematic generation of a theory from the ‘ground up’. Inductive.

Question 13

What is the difference between the little q and the Big Q?

Answer 13

Little q = usually in surveys, looking for information on a specific subject

Big Q = exploratative, broad question that attempts to capture the whole picture.

Question 14

What is bracketing

Answer 14

Recording a person statement or opinion so that you can partial it out of you research during dessemination.

Acknowledges researcher bias and methodically remove it from the study,

Question 15

What is Interpretative phenomenlogical?

Answer 15

An approach with an idiographic focus, which means that it aims to offer insights into how a given person, in a given context, makes sense of a given phenomenon.

Question 16

What are the different types of yarning

Answer 16

Social yarn - informal, gossip, news etc.

Research Yarn - semi-structured styles interview.

Therapeutic Yarn - Open space for disclosure.

Collaborative Yarn - shared understanding.

Question 17

What is discourse analysis?

and what are the 2 types

Answer 17

Analysis of verbal or textual communication

1. Discursive psychology
2. Foucauldian Discourse Analysis

Question 18

What is discursive Psychology (DP)

Answer 18

Form of discourse analysis.

Focus on HOW things are said.

Focus on the psychological themes i.e. emotions
within talk and text.

Question 19

What is Foucauldian Discourse Analysis?

Answer 19

Form of discourse analysis.

Focusing on power relationships in society as expressed through language and practices.

In what world is this is being constructed by this account?