Visual Methods

Question 1

Methods of Data Collection? [6]

Answer 1

Questionnaires
Focus Groups
Interviews
Diaries
Observations
Visual Material

Question 2

Examples of Visual Material/Data?

Answer 2

Photos
Video
Cartoons/comic strips
Representative material

Question 3

What methods might participants use in Image Based Research?

Answer 3

Video (video diary)
Photos (autophotography)
Drawing (self portrait)
Mapping (time line)

Question 4

Describe a Photo Interview in Image Based Research

Answer 4

Participants asked to ‘take photographs’ that tells who they are (aspects of daily life)
Participant decides what is worthy of photographing
Research draws conclusions about what they select

Question 5

Describe weaknesses of Image Based Research

Answer 5

Photos tell story BUT usually accompanied by text
Image manipulation
Genuine analytical procedures still undeveloped
Visual data produced by researcher refers to his/her theory or understanding of what they are looking at or investigating

Question 6

Strengths of Image based research

Answer 6

Stimulate discussion during interviews or focus groups
Adds layer to analysis
Cameras do not forget/do not get tired

Question 7

4 categories of Visual data

Answer 7

Researcher created
Researcher found
Respondent generated
Representative