S1 Wk 11 - Qualitative Data Collection

Question 1

3 common types of quanlitative data

Answer 1

language
observation of behaviours
images

Question 2

whats theoretical sampling

Answer 2

choose next ppts as result of data that comes from first ppt/group

Question 3

what is maximum variation sampling

Answer 3

choose ppts t reflect the range and diversity of target population

Question 4

context sampling

Answer 4

based on a work location

Question 5

convenience sampling

Answer 5

general advertisement/who turns up

Question 6

strengths of qualitative surveys

Answer 6

time and resource-lite

data from lots of ppts quickly

less time-consuming for ppts

more anonymous than face-to-face

Question 7

weaknesses of qualitative surveys

Answer 7

data less depth

limited flexibility

no structure for completion

threatening for ppl with low literacy skills

Question 8

story completion task

Answer 8

projective-technique

ppts complete a story stem or flesh out a story cue

allows person to externalize own anxieties

Question 9

what are vignettes

Answer 9

stimulation of real events depicting hypothetical situations

ppts read a short vignette and then answer a series of questions about the content of the vignette

Question 10

interview schedule

Answer 10

rapport
introduction
the interview
closing

Question 11

what is a focus group

Answer 11

an informal discussion among selected individuals about specific topics

Question 12

focus group practicalities

Answer 12

6 - 10 ppts per group
1-1.5 hours

group dynamic that generates the data

no exact no. of sessions (<10)