Week One - Qualitative

Question 1

define ontology

Answer 1

multiple realities

Question 2

define epistemology

Answer 2

knowledge is subjective

Question 3

what is the aim of ‘positivism’

Answer 3

to objectively measure, explain, predict and control reality

Question 4

what is the aim of ‘constructivism’

Answer 4

to understand, describe and interpret multiple realities

Question 5

list the steps involved in data analysis of group therapy

Answer 5

1. open/initial coding
2. focused coding
3. axial coding
4. theoretical coding

Question 6

list key features of grounded theory

Answer 6

• constant comparison
• memo writing
• theoretical sampling
• theoretical saturation

Question 7

describe narrative inquiry

Answer 7

explores an action, event, or experience over time in the form of a story (involves analysis of themes after data collection)

Question 8

describe phenomenology

Answer 8

examines the lived experiences of a phenomenon

Question 9

describe ethnography

Answer 9

studies of groups who shared social and cultural characteristics

Question 10

describe participatory action research

Answer 10

emerged from need of oppressed populations to emptier themselves. Aims to understand particular context to develop actions and outcomes relevant to community of interest

Question 11

what are the four elements of trustworthiness

Answer 11

1. credibility
2. dependability
3. transferability
4. confirmability

Question 12

list trustworthiness strategies

Answer 12

• audit trail
• triangulation
• member checking
• peer review
• prolonged engagement
• field notes