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
