43 Questions
What kind of research questions are well suited to interpretive methodological approaches?
Questions related to people's experiences
What should the sample match in qualitative research?
The research questions
What is triangulation in qualitative research?
Using multiple data collection methods
What is saturation in qualitative research?
Point at which new themes are identified
What is the nature of semi-structured interviews?
Having a guide but not following it exactly
What should be considered when recruiting participants for qualitative research?
Sources of bias
What is the purpose of open-ended surveys in qualitative research?
To elicit detailed qualitative responses
What is the role of photo elicitation in qualitative research?
To prompt discussion and reflection
What is the significance of considering when to stop interviews/data collection in qualitative research?
To ensure data saturation
What is the primary consideration when deciding on sampling frames in qualitative research?
Research questions
What is the main focus of ethnographic observational methods in qualitative research?
Capturing participant behaviors in natural settings
What is the recommended group size for Focus Groups?
As little as 3 and as many as 15
What is a key consideration for conducting Photo Elicitation with participants?
Rich visual and textual data can be obtained
What is a characteristic of Online Forums as a data source?
Can be a great source of data if participants are inaccessible
What type of questions are often used in Open-Ended Surveys for gaining qualitative data?
‘Tell us more’ type questions
What does Ethnography involve?
Long-term observation and collection of field notes
What is a key consideration in Data Analysis according to the text?
Looking at patterns of meaning in the data
What is a characteristic of Story Completion method?
Great at eliciting norms or attitudes
What is a key consideration in conducting pilot interviews?
Checking after each interview that the desired data is obtained
What is a characteristic of Participant-led methods like Photo Elicitation?
Leads to rich visual and textual data
What is a key consideration in terms of ethics for interviews?
Intimacy and power dynamics
What is a characteristic of Long-term observation in Ethnography?
Includes field notes and recordings
What is a key feature of Data Analysis across different methods?
Looking at patterns of meaning in the data
What does mixed methods research involve?
Combining quantitative and qualitative techniques in a single study
What is the primary purpose of data triangulation in mixed methods research?
Using a variety of data sources to validate findings
What is investigator triangulation in mixed methods research?
The use of several different researchers with different academic background or experience
What is the purpose of theory triangulation in mixed methods research?
The use of multiple perspectives and theories to interpret results
What is the significance of corroboration of data in mixed methods research?
Different sources of data reinforce or back up each other's findings
What is the primary goal of using mixed methods research?
To provide researchers with a deeper understanding of a phenomenon
What is data triangulation in mixed methods research?
The use of a variety of data sources
What is the nature of qualitative techniques in mixed methods research?
Interviews, focus groups, field notes, document review, etc.
What does corroboration of data aim to achieve in mixed methods research?
Reinforce or back up findings with different sources of data
What is the role of quantitative techniques in mixed methods research?
Questionnaires or surveys, scores on personality or mental health scales
What is the purpose of using mixed methods research in a study?
To explore a range of different aspects of the phenomenon by collecting both qualitative and quantitative data
What distinguishes mixed methods research from mono-method research processes?
The need to make decisions about how quantitative and qualitative components relate to each other
What characterizes a fully mixed methods design?
Highest degree of mixing of both methods and paradigms
In partial mixed methods designs, how are quantitative and qualitative elements conducted?
Concurrently or sequentially in their entirety before being mixed at the data interpretation stage
What does the time dimension refer to in mixed methods research?
When quantitative and qualitative data are collected
What does the emphasis dimension in mixed methods research refer to?
Whether the quantitative or qualitative approach is dominant
In the research formulation stage, what is the primary focus?
Determining the goal of the study and formulating research objectives
What is the purpose of the research planning stage in mixed methods research?
Selecting the sampling design and mixed methods research design
What is involved in the research implementation stage of mixed methods research?
Collecting the data set, analyzing the data, and interpreting the data
What is the purpose of validating/legitimating the data set and data interpretations in mixed methods research?
To ensure the accuracy and credibility of the data and interpretations
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