Qualitative Research

Question 1

Define Epistemology?

Answer 1

The science around knowledge claims, and what we can know about the world

Question 2

Define positivism?

Answer 2

Idea that metaphysical speculation could be basis for obtaining true knowledge of phenomena

Question 3

Define Interpretivism?

Answer 3

Social reality can be understood through social constructions such as language, consciousness etc

Question 4

Difference between the 2?

Answer 4

1) P: Explanation

2) I: Exploring and understanding (need for context, depth etc)

Question 5

What is a qualitative method? (3 examples)

Answer 5

Based on written words and interpretivism

Interviews, observation, documentary analysis

Question 6

Examples of qualitative data?

Answer 6

Interview transcripts, field notes, diary entries, photos

Question 7

What is qualitative important for?

Answer 7

Understanding the social world, with chance to access and explore things that may be different