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What is the primary purpose of descriptive statistics?
What is the primary purpose of descriptive statistics?
Which level of measurement allows for ranking but has no meaningful intervals?
Which level of measurement allows for ranking but has no meaningful intervals?
What type of data analysis focuses specifically on collected qualitative data?
What type of data analysis focuses specifically on collected qualitative data?
Which of the following is an example of interval data?
Which of the following is an example of interval data?
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What distinguishes inferential statistics from descriptive statistics?
What distinguishes inferential statistics from descriptive statistics?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of nominal data?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of nominal data?
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What is considered raw data?
What is considered raw data?
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What best summarizes qualitative data?
What best summarizes qualitative data?
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What is the relationship between the levels of measurement ordinal and interval?
What is the relationship between the levels of measurement ordinal and interval?
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Which of the following is NOT a common form of qualitative data?
Which of the following is NOT a common form of qualitative data?
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What is a key aspect to consider when analyzing qualitative data?
What is a key aspect to consider when analyzing qualitative data?
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Which method is NOT commonly used in qualitative data analysis?
Which method is NOT commonly used in qualitative data analysis?
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What is the primary goal of qualitative data analysis?
What is the primary goal of qualitative data analysis?
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Why is transcription of interviews essential in qualitative research?
Why is transcription of interviews essential in qualitative research?
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What does qualitative analysis heavily rely on when interpreting data?
What does qualitative analysis heavily rely on when interpreting data?
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Which of the following tasks should a researcher perform during transcription of qualitative interviews?
Which of the following tasks should a researcher perform during transcription of qualitative interviews?
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Which statement best describes the primary focus of narrative analysis?
Which statement best describes the primary focus of narrative analysis?
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What is a key characteristic of discourse analysis?
What is a key characteristic of discourse analysis?
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How does thematic analysis differ from other qualitative research methods?
How does thematic analysis differ from other qualitative research methods?
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In which context is narrative analysis considered particularly useful?
In which context is narrative analysis considered particularly useful?
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What is the primary goal of discourse analysis?
What is the primary goal of discourse analysis?
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Which method is most closely associated with the term 'story' in qualitative research?
Which method is most closely associated with the term 'story' in qualitative research?
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What distinguishes thematic analysis from discourse analysis?
What distinguishes thematic analysis from discourse analysis?
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What does discourse analysis seek to reveal about language?
What does discourse analysis seek to reveal about language?
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What is the first step in thematic analysis of qualitative data?
What is the first step in thematic analysis of qualitative data?
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Which approach focuses specifically on understanding people's unique experiences?
Which approach focuses specifically on understanding people's unique experiences?
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What does data verification in qualitative research primarily ensure?
What does data verification in qualitative research primarily ensure?
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Which of the following methods is commonly used in verifying qualitative data?
Which of the following methods is commonly used in verifying qualitative data?
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In thematic analysis, what is the outcome after identifying themes?
In thematic analysis, what is the outcome after identifying themes?
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What does the term 'thematic analysis' specifically refer to?
What does the term 'thematic analysis' specifically refer to?
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Which type of analysis is specifically about how stories are told?
Which type of analysis is specifically about how stories are told?
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Why are debates about the rigor of qualitative research significant?
Why are debates about the rigor of qualitative research significant?
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What is the purpose of member checking in qualitative research?
What is the purpose of member checking in qualitative research?
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What does data saturation help ensure in qualitative research?
What does data saturation help ensure in qualitative research?
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Which method involves using multiple sources to check consistency in qualitative data?
Which method involves using multiple sources to check consistency in qualitative data?
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Why is meticulous record-keeping important in qualitative research?
Why is meticulous record-keeping important in qualitative research?
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What aspect does reflective journaling address in qualitative research?
What aspect does reflective journaling address in qualitative research?
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Which of the following best describes self-disclosure in qualitative research?
Which of the following best describes self-disclosure in qualitative research?
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In qualitative research, why is data verification considered essential?
In qualitative research, why is data verification considered essential?
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What is the role of triangulation in improving qualitative rigor?
What is the role of triangulation in improving qualitative rigor?
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Study Notes
Recap: Data Collection and Levels of Measurement
- Data collection is an important step in research.
- There are four levels of measurement for data: nominal, ordinal, interval, and ratio.
- Nominal scales describe categories and are often used for classifying data.
- Ordinal scales allow data to be ranked in order, but intervals are unknown.
- Interval scales are based on scales where the distance between them is equal and meaningful.
- Ratio scales are the most meaningful, having an absolute true zero point.
Data Analysis - Quantitative
- Quantitative data analysis involves analyzing numbers or figures.
- There are two broad types of quantitative data analysis: descriptive and inferential.
- Descriptive statistics describe or summarise sample data.
- Inferential statistics attempt to generalize findings from a sample to a wider population.
Data Analysis - Qualitative
- Definition: The process of making meaning from non-numerical data.
- Forms: Interview transcripts, documents, open-ended survey responses, images and videos.
- Purpose: To understand people and situations by analyzing meaning and context.
Qualitative Data Analysis Methods
- Qualitative Content Analysis: Systematic analysis of the content of textual materials to identify patterns, themes, and relationships.
- Narrative Analysis: Treats the transcript as a story, following a specific sequence and answering the question "And then what happened?"
- Discourse Analysis: Focuses on written or spoken language, analyzing how it is used in a social context.
- Thematic Analysis: Identifies common themes and patterns from transcribed interviews and focus groups.
- Grounded Theory: A systematic approach to developing a theory from qualitative data.
- Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis (IPA): Aims to understand people's unique experiences of a phenomenon.
Transcription of Data
- Interviews and focus groups are typically recorded and then transcribed.
- The transcription process involves writing a verbatim record of the recordings, including pauses, hesitations, laughs, etc.
Verification of Qualitative Data
- Verification ensures the reliability and validity of qualitative research.
- Several methods are used to verify qualitative data, including triangulation, reflective journals, data saturation, and member checking.
- Triangulation: Involves using multiple sources of data to check for consistency.
- Reflective Journal: A diary kept by the researcher to document personal thoughts, biases, and experiences.
- Data Saturation: Indicates that the researcher has collected enough data to support the study.
- Member Checking: Involves taking the data back to participants for feedback and confirmation.
- Self-Disclosure (Reflexivity): The researcher reflects on their own potential biases and how they might influence data.
- Meticulous Record-Keeping: Ensures transparency and consistency by documenting the decision-making process.
Homework Exercise
- Identify the six most popular qualitative data analysis methods: Qualitative content analysis, Narrative analysis, Discourse analysis, Thematic analysis, Grounded theory, Interpretive phenomenological analysis.
- Explain the concept of social constructionism: The idea that social phenomena are not objective realities, but rather products of social interaction and shared understanding within a culture.
- Why is gender a social construct? Gender roles and expectations are socially created and vary across cultures and time periods.
- What is triangulation? A data verification method that involves using multiple sources of data to check for consistency.
- Why is data verification important in qualitative research? To ensure the reliability, validity, and trustworthiness of the findings.
Homework Exercise: Part 2
- Which method of analysis would be most suited to understanding the personal experiences of young adults raised by a parent with a mental health problem? Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis (IPA) would be most suitable for exploring their unique experiences and perspectives.
- What is the relationship between the number of hashtags and likes on TikTok? Researchers found that a higher number of hashtags was related to more likes.
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This quiz explores the critical concepts of data collection and the four levels of measurement: nominal, ordinal, interval, and ratio. Additionally, it covers quantitative and qualitative data analysis, including descriptive and inferential statistics. Test your understanding of these fundamental research principles.