Quiz 2 Flashcards
Narrative Research
the qualitative strategy of inquiry that focuses on the stories of individuals and how they can bring meaning to experiences
Life History
a specific type of narrative approach in which one tries to depict the entire life of an individual.
Oral History
A specific type of narrative approach in which one tries to collect memories that hold historical significance
Ethnography
The qualitative strategy of inquiry that focuses on understanding a culture or cultural group, including their behaviors, values, and beliefs. One of the oldest qualitative strategy of inquiries.
Critical Ethnography
ethnography that includes a political agenda and some form of advocacy for underrepresented populations.
Autoethnography
Ethnography that studies one’s own culture. Can also be a form of narrative inquiry.
Phenomenology
The qualitative strategy of inquiry that focuses on the study of a certain phenomenon or concept through the exploration of lived experiences.
Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis (IPA)
An area of phenomenology that focus on how experiences of the phenomenon are perceived by the participants and how people make sense of their social and personal world.
Empirical Phenomenology
A form of phenomenology that is very descriptive, in which a structural analysis of the participant’s experiences results in a description of the essential structures of a phenomenon.
Bracketing
When researchers describe and record their own experiences of the phenomenon to be able to set them aside when evaluating data. Common in phenomenology.
Case Study
A qualitative strategy of inquiry that focuses on studying the complexity and distinctiveness of a case within important circumstances. Case could be bounded by time and space, or could be a person or group of people.
Intrinsic Case Study
A case study that focuses on understanding the complexity of the case
Instrumental Case Study
A case study that focuses on a specific case in the hopes that it can provide insights into an issue of interest.
Collective Case Study
An instrumental case study that includes multiple cases.
Qualitative Description
A qualitative strategy of inquiry in which one develops a comprehensive summary and description of a phenomenon or event. Little interpretation involved
Grounded Theory
A qualitative strategy of inquire that focuses on the generation and analysis of data to construct a theory.
Data saturation
When no more new data can be generated.
Interpretive Framework
When a theory is called upon to help interpret or make sense of the research findings.
Theoretical Lens
Using a specific theory to help guide the research study, including questions, sampling and data generation and analysis.
Purposeful Sampling
Recruiting a sample of information-rich participants who will purposely inform an area of interest being studied.
Extreme Case Sampling
When researchers select participants that are outliers to the topic of study.
Maximum Variation Sampling
When researchers choose individuals with a wide range of perspectives and experiences regarding a specific topic.
One-on-one interviews
Typically used when discussing a sensitive topic, or in different geographical areas, when participants are unfamiliar with each other.
Group Interviews
Includes focus groups, sharing circles, and talking circles. The interaction amongst the group may result in more information rich and dynamic discussion. Can range in size, but usually 6-10