Qualitative Data Flashcards
(4) Disadvantages of Qualitative Data
Subjective
Not representative of pop.
Can’t be replicated
Not systematic
Observations can either be ________ or ____________
Naturalistic
Controlled
Interviews can either be ________ or _____________
Structured
Semi-structured
If an interview follows a strict schedule, it will use ________ questions
Closed
_________ is objective, whereas __________ is subjective
Quantitative
Qualitative
Content analysis (5 steps)
Familiarise self with data Generate codes Search for themes Count frequency Inter-rater check
Thematic analysis aims to identify ______________
Themes in data
Deductive themes are themes based on questions
Developed from literature
Inductive themes are themes
Emerging from data itself
Sensitive and private subject matter are often inappropriate for _______________
Focus groups
Participants in focus groups often share
A key variable
2 methods of measuring group interaction
Focus group
Naturalistic observations
Thematic analysis can either be ______ driven or ________ driven
Data
Theory