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What is the primary goal of ethnographic research?
What is the primary goal of ethnographic research?
What is the main characteristic of grounded theory design?
What is the main characteristic of grounded theory design?
What is the primary goal of phenomenological design?
What is the primary goal of phenomenological design?
What is the primary characteristic of case study design?
What is the primary characteristic of case study design?
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What is the primary goal of content analysis?
What is the primary goal of content analysis?
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Which research design involves the use of epoché and phenomenological reduction?
Which research design involves the use of epoché and phenomenological reduction?
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What is a key characteristic of qualitative research design?
What is a key characteristic of qualitative research design?
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What is the primary goal of phenomenological research design?
What is the primary goal of phenomenological research design?
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What is the purpose of coding in qualitative data analysis?
What is the purpose of coding in qualitative data analysis?
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Which data collection method involves group discussions to gather diverse perspectives?
Which data collection method involves group discussions to gather diverse perspectives?
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What is the primary goal of ethnographic research design?
What is the primary goal of ethnographic research design?
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What is the purpose of memoing in qualitative data analysis?
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Study Notes
Qualitative Research Design
Ethnographic Research
- Involves immersive and participatory observation in a natural setting
- Goal is to gain a deep understanding of a culture or social group
- Data collection methods:
- Participant observation
- Interviews
- Field notes
- Artifacts and documents
- Data analysis involves:
- Coding and categorization
- Identification of themes and patterns
- Memoing and theoretical memoing
Grounded Theory Design
- Focuses on generating a theory or conceptual framework that explains a phenomenon
- Involves simultaneous data collection and analysis
- Data collection methods:
- In-depth interviews
- Observations
- Focus groups
- Documents and artifacts
- Data analysis involves:
- Coding and categorization
- Memoing and theoretical memoing
- Theoretical integration and saturation
Phenomenological Design
- Examines the meaning and structure of conscious experience
- Goal is to understand how participants experience a particular phenomenon
- Data collection methods:
- In-depth interviews
- Focus groups
- Written descriptions
- Reflective journaling
- Data analysis involves:
- Coding and categorization
- Identification of themes and patterns
- Epoché (bracketing) and phenomenological reduction
Case Study Design
- In-depth examination of a single case or a small number of cases
- Goal is to gain a detailed understanding of a particular case or phenomenon
- Data collection methods:
- Interviews
- Observations
- Documents and artifacts
- Focus groups
- Data analysis involves:
- Within-case analysis
- Cross-case analysis
- Pattern matching and explanation building
Content Analysis
- Examines the meaning and significance of texts, images, or other forms of communication
- Goal is to identify patterns, themes, and meanings in the data
- Data collection methods:
- Texts, images, or other forms of communication
- Data analysis involves:
- Coding and categorization
- Identification of themes and patterns
- Quantification and statistical analysis
Ethnographic Research
- Immersive and participatory observation in a natural setting to gain deep understanding of a culture or social group
- Data collection methods include:
- Participant observation
- Interviews
- Field notes
- Artifacts and documents
- Data analysis involves:
- Coding and categorization
- Identification of themes and patterns
- Memoing and theoretical memoing
Grounded Theory Design
- Focus on generating a theory or conceptual framework that explains a phenomenon
- Simultaneous data collection and analysis
- Data collection methods include:
- In-depth interviews
- Observations
- Focus groups
- Documents and artifacts
- Data analysis involves:
- Coding and categorization
- Memoing and theoretical memoing
- Theoretical integration and saturation
Phenomenological Design
- Examines the meaning and structure of conscious experience
- Goal is to understand how participants experience a particular phenomenon
- Data collection methods include:
- In-depth interviews
- Focus groups
- Written descriptions
- Reflective journaling
- Data analysis involves:
- Coding and categorization
- Identification of themes and patterns
- Epoché (bracketing) and phenomenological reduction
Case Study Design
- In-depth examination of a single case or a small number of cases
- Goal is to gain a detailed understanding of a particular case or phenomenon
- Data collection methods include:
- Interviews
- Observations
- Documents and artifacts
- Focus groups
- Data analysis involves:
- Within-case analysis
- Cross-case analysis
- Pattern matching and explanation building
Content Analysis
- Examines the meaning and significance of texts, images, or other forms of communication
- Goal is to identify patterns, themes, and meanings in the data
- Data collection methods include:
- Texts, images, or other forms of communication
- Data analysis involves:
- Coding and categorization
- Identification of themes and patterns
- Quantification and statistical analysis
Qualitative Research Design
- Focuses on exploring and understanding people's attitudes, behaviors, and experiences through non-numerical data collection and analysis.
Characteristics
- Subjective, as it relies on the researcher's interpretation and analysis of data.
- Flexible, as the research design can evolve during the study.
- In-depth, aiming to gain detailed insights into participants' experiences.
- Contextual, considering the research context and its impact on the findings.
Types of Qualitative Research Designs
- Phenomenology: Explores people's experiences and perceptions of a specific phenomenon.
- Grounded Theory: Develops a theoretical framework from the data collected.
- Ethnography: Studies people's behavior and culture in a naturalistic setting.
- Case Study: Examines a single case or a small number of cases in-depth.
Data Collection Methods
- In-depth Interviews: One-on-one or group interviews to gather detailed information.
- Focus Groups: Group discussions to gather diverse perspectives.
- Observations: Participant or non-participant observation of people's behavior.
- Content Analysis: Analysis of texts, images, or other media.
Data Analysis
- Coding: Assigning labels or codes to identify themes and patterns.
- Theme Identification: Identifying recurring themes and patterns in the data.
- Memoing: Writing notes and reflections during data collection and analysis.
Advantages
- Provides rich, nuanced understandings of people's experiences.
- Allows for adjustments to the research design during the study.
Limitations
- Subjectivity: Researcher's biases and assumptions can influence the findings.
- Limited Generalizability: Results may not be applicable to other populations or contexts.
Applications
- Social Sciences: Understanding social phenomena, behaviors, and attitudes.
- Healthcare: Exploring patients' experiences and perceptions of healthcare services.
- Business: Understanding consumer behavior and market trends.
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This quiz covers the basics of ethnographic research and grounded theory design, including data collection and analysis methods. Learn about the goals and techniques of these qualitative research approaches.
