Qualitative Research Methods Yr2 Sem2 Flashcards
Definition of inductive
Development of theory from data
Definition of phenomenology
Events as perceived by the individual
Definition of idiographic
In-depth study of an individual
(unique)
Definition of social constructionist
Knowledge and understanding of the world is constructed by people through language and interaction
Definition of reflexivity
Influence of researcher on research
- Influences and bias in data collection and analysis
What is the theoretical assumption of realism?
Representations of the world are straight forward and there is only one definitive reality
What is the theoretical assumption of relativism?
Our view of representations of the world is socially constructed and there are multiple realities depending on the person
What is the theoretical assumption of ontology?
Beliefs and assumptions held about the world, what is real and what exists
What is the theoretical assumption of epistemology?
Philosophy that is interested in knowledge and understanding what we know
What is meaning and subjective experience - phenomenology
Experiences of things and other can be understood by listening to perspectives during conversations
What is the analysis of language, reality and thought?
The idea that language shapes thought and an interest in the language that people choose to use
How do we design a research question?
- NO HYPOTHESES
- Research question should be flexible yet focused
How does sampling differ in qualitative compared to quantitative?
Instead of generalised sampling, participants are selected on the basis that they will have ‘information-rich’ data to analyse.
What is a convenience sample?
Participants are selected due to accessibility to the researcher
What is purposive sampling?
The sample is selected with the aim of generating an in-depth understanding of the topic interest
What is snowball sampling?
Identifying participants from a network either of the researcher or other participants (e.g. recruit a musician and ask them if they know anybody else who will participant)
What is divergent care sampling?
Recruiting participants who differ from the typical pattern
What is in-depth interviewing?
Capture rich data about people’s lives, experiences, and behaviours
What are the different types of interviews?
Semi-structured - set of flexible questions
Photo elicitation - Participants bring in photos which you ask a set of flexible
Life history - Participants draw a chart of key events about a topic
What are different ways to gather research?
Focus groups - Participants share their experiences
Ethnographic research - Researcher immerses themselves in the participant’s
culture/challenges/experiences from the viewpoint of the participants
Action research - A problem-solving approach where individuals work together to solve a common problem, issue, or challenge
Research-directed diaries - Diaries are used for the participants to record their thoughts, feelings, experiences, or activities on a topic
What are the BPS ethical guidelines?
Respect for autonomy, privacy, and dignity (informed consent, right to withdraw, confidentiality, data protection)
Scientific integrity justification for the research, clear aims, appropriate design, assessment of risk)
Social responsibility (Psychological knowledge should benefit society, and research should avoid discriminatory practices and language)
Maximising benefit and minimising harm (evaluate possible risks to participants)
What is Internet Mediated Research? (IRM)
Broad definition - Any research gathered using internet
Different ways it can take place:
E-mail
Online discussion forums
web pages
social media
YouTube
instant messaging
What are the Ethical considerations for IRM?
Risks for violating confidentiality are raised because information online are not in the researchers full control
Terms and conditions of third party should be considered
Real time interviews should take place online chat should be in a secure medium
