Qualitative Research Design Flashcards
When do we pick qualitative methods?
methods?
- need to explore a phenomenon
- identify variables that cannot be easily measured
- need a detailed understand of an issue
- share stories
- hear silenced voices
- minimize power relationships
What are the 5 main qualitative research approaches?
- narrative
- phenomenology
- grounded theory
- ethnography
- case study
Narrative Reseach
analyzes the experiences as expressed by one individual’s lived & told stories
Phenomenological Research
describes common meaning of lived experiences or a phenomenon for several individuals
focuses on what these individuals have in common
How is data collected in phenomenological research?
through in-depth interviews with 5 to 25 people
What is the most often qualitative approach seen in physical therapy?
phenomenological approach
Grounded Theory Research
moving beyond a description & generating/discovering a theory for a process or action
“philosophical”
the researcher develops an explanation or understanding of something
Which qualitative approach are you less likely to see in healthcare?
grounded theory
How is data collected grounded theory approach?
in-depth interviews with 20-60 people
Why does grounded theory require interviews with more people?
in this approach they are trying to articulate & present a theory to explain the process, so it takes more in order for the theory to be legit
Ethnographic Research
studies the meaning of behaviors, languages, interactions, beliefs of a culture-sharing group
looking for PATTERNS
In order to collect data and investigate a marginalized group, what is something needed?
key informant
Which research typically collects symbols and artifacts?
ethnographic
How is data collected in ethnographic research?
researchers is immersed in the day-to-day life to gather extensive observations in the field & interiews
Case Study Research
develops an in-depth description & analysis of 1-4 cases to explore an issue/problem
