Week 10 Flashcards
Provide D views of informants and conduct studies in N S
What is the primary aim of qualitative research?
To build a complex, holistic picture, analyze words, report detailed views of informants, and conduct studies in natural settings.
Va, Re, Tr
Name 3 key qualities of qualitative research.
- Validity
- Reliability
- Trustworthiness (which includes Dependability, Confirmability, Credibility, and Transferability)
Und N or P areas, Ex P, St P, Und people’s Ex & I
What are some key considerations for determining if qualitative research is appropriate?
- Understand a new or poorly understood area
- Explore complex, changing phenomena
- Study phenomena deeply and in detail
- Understand people’s experiences and interpretations
POA
Define Methodology in research.
A strategy or plan of action that groups together research techniques to make a “grand design.”
Gro, Eth, Phen
What are the three main qualitative research approaches and their disciplinary origins?
- Grounded Theory - Sociology
- Ethnography - Anthropology
- Phenomenology - Philosophy
Int, Par Ob, Fo Gr, Ca St, Do An
What are common methods of data collection in qualitative research?
- Interviews
- Participant observation
- Focus groups
- Case studies
- Document analysis
W…?, Sel, Dev, Pl
List the steps in designing an interview guide.
- Identify why you are asking questions
- Select participants thoughtfully
- Develop key questions
- Plan the format (e.g., open or closed questions)
High PI and Fl, Opp to Pr and Cl, Good RR
What are the strengths of interviews in qualitative research?
- High personal interaction and flexibility
- Opportunities to probe and clarify
- Good response rates
What are some pitfalls to avoid in interview questions?
Avoid double questions, long and complex phrasing, technical jargon, leading questions, ambiguous queries, and invasive personal questions.
Data R, Data D, Con
Explain the stages of qualitative data analysis.
- Data reduction: Coding and discarding irrelevant data
- Data display: Organizing data to draw conclusions
- Conclusion drawing and verification: Using field notes and critical discussions for validation
Con, Dep, Cre, Tran
What are key attributes of data trustworthiness?
- Confirmability: Findings shaped by respondents, not researcher bias
- Dependability: Consistency and repeatability of findings
- Credibility: Confidence in the truth of findings
- Transferability: Applicability in other contexts
Process of O raw data into Ca or C, providing logical S to data
Describe coding in qualitative data analysis.
The process of organizing raw data into conceptual categories or codes, providing a logical structure to the data.
Op, Ax, Sel
What are the three levels of coding in grounded theory?
- Open coding
- Axial coding
- Selective coding
What is an example of a research study using ethnography?
A two-year study in a Spanish prison exploring the meanings of sport and physical activity, involving interviews, participant observation, and document analysis.
Soc, Dev, Men
What are examples of themes identified in studies about physical activity and subjective well-being?
- Social themes: Meeting others, sense of belonging
- Developmental themes: Independence, personal growth
- Mental themes: Cognitive sharpness, emotional positivity
