Qualitative social science methods

Question 1

What are qualitative interviews?

Answer 1

• unstructured vs semi structured interviews
• structured interviews for survey research

Question 2

What are the differences between unstructured vs semi structured interviews?

Answer 2

• unstructured = complete flexibility
• semi structured inerviews - interview guide, content mapping vs cotnent mining questions
• drug use example

Question 3

What are the guidelines for a good interview?

Answer 3

• Neutrality and avoiding self-disclosure
• Avoid leading questions
• Refraining from commenting on an answer
• Clear questions

Question 4

Content analysis

Answer 4

can be books , letters, movies, paintings etc
-does not have to be written documents

Question 5

What are some types of research questions?

Answer 5

• what is the message being conveyed?
• what social forces are shaping that message?
• Who is the intended audience?
• How does the message change over time?