Week 4 - Qualitative

Question 1

list qualitative data collection techniques

Answer 1

1. observations
2. objects e.g. cultural artefacts
3. audio visual material
4. in depth interviews

Question 2

list the limitations of in depth interviews as a data collection method in qualitative research

Answer 2

• generates large amounts of data which requires time & cost to conduct, transcribe, analyse
• self report data, thus unable to confirm or disconfirm participants responses

Question 3

list the 6 different types of in depth interview questions

Answer 3

1. background/demographic
2. experience/behaviour
3. opinion/value
4. feeling
5. knowledge
6. sensory