Qualitative Research Flashcards
Chapter 3.2
Studies human behavior by trying to understand the meanings, motives, and beliefs that underlie a person’s experiences. It is dependent on words rather than numbers for the collected data.
Qualitative Research
these are lived experiences
Grand tour questions
ABC technique?
A. Perception/Beliefs
B. Challenges/ Difficulties/ Perception
C. Solution/ Coping Mechanism/ Intervention
The process of choosing the right data type, source, and collection instruments to effectively address research questions.
DATA SELECTION
Known as: Judgemental Sampling; And a Non-Probability Sampling technique in qualitative research that is commonly used.
Purposive Sampling
A sophisticated and strategic technique that can help researchers develop more in-depth and nuanced theories from their data.
Theoretical Sampling
Participants are selected based on their accessibility and willingness to participate.
Convenience Sampling
Also called Referral Sampling; The sample size grows as referrals are added, creating a chain-like structure.
Snowball Sampling
What are the criteria for trustworthiness?
Credibility, Transferability, Dependability, Confirmability
⌘ Determined whether the research findings are correct and accurate
⌘ Synonymous with internal validity
Credibility
The use of different sources
of information or procedure in establishing patterns.
Triangulating
using informants in validating the analysis of a researcher
Member checkign
What is under credibility?
Triangulating and member checking
⌘ The extent to which it can be applies in other context and studies
⌘ Synonymous with generalizability or external validity
Transferability
There must be at least two persons to review the contents of the data.
Dependability