Research methodology: Qualitative Data Flashcards
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5 Key Stages of Framework Analysis
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- Familiarisation- immerse in data
- Identifying a thematic framework
- Indexing
- Charting- group data sets together by theme
- Mapping and Interpretation- analyse patterns in data compare inter participant experiences
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Benefits of Framework Analysis
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- Dynamic
- Systematic
- Allows between- and within-case analysis
3
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What is validity?
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whether the research truly measures that which it was intended to measure; or how ‘truthful’ the research results are.
4
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List 4 methods to evaluate validity
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- Triangulation- using more than one method to collect data on the same topic.
- Respondent validation
- Further interviews or focus groups
- Subsequent analysis / independent assessment
5
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Examples of Qualitative studies
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- Media reports
- patient interviews
- historical records
- expert opinions
- open questionnaires
- policy documents
6
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What is qualitative study?
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The study of things in their natural setting in an attempt to interpret phenomena and explore individual beliefs.
7
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What are the benefits of qualitative research ?
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- Depth
- open
- non judgmental
- no restrictive hypothesis
- informative
8
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List negatives of qualitative research
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- Subjective
- Not generalisable
- cant compare groups
- complex data
9
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What are the steps to carry out a qualitative study?
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- Formulating the research question
- Choosing a method
- Selecting and recruiting sample
- Data collection
- Interpretation of data (analysis)
- Validity checks
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What are the main methods by which qualitative data is collected ? [4]
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- Focus groups - 8 to 10 people moderator lead discussion
- Interviews – structured vs semi structured
- Observation - immersed in in the social setting
- Textual analysis - look for themes biases, patients perspectives
