Qualitative Research Methods

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What is the primary objective of obtaining permission in qualitative data collection?

To develop a self-designed protocol for data collection

To design open-ended questions for the interview

To ensure the participant's personal information remains confidential

To gain access to sites and participants for data collection (correct)

What is the purpose of using an audio or video recorder in qualitative data collection?

To record interview data for transcription and analysis (correct)

To administer data collection with sensitivity

To pilot test open-ended questions

To identify participants and sites

What is the main difference between random sampling and other sampling methods in qualitative research?

Random sampling is only used in quantitative research

Random sampling is more expensive

Random sampling is more time-consuming

Random sampling ensures representativeness and generalizability (correct)

What is the role of the researcher in observational studies?

To remain detached and objective, recording data without influencing the setting Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of using self-designed protocols in qualitative data collection?

They allow for flexibility in data collection Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of data analysis in qualitative research?

To interpret and make sense of the collected data Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary intent of Maximal Variation Sampling?

To develop many perspectives Signup and view all the answers

Which sampling strategy is used to generate a theory or explore a concept?

Theory or Concept Sampling Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary intent of Extreme Case Sampling?

To study an outlier Signup and view all the answers

Which sampling strategy is used to describe a subgroup with defined characteristics?

Homogeneous Sampling Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary intent of Critical Sampling?

To describe a case that dramatically illustrates the situation Signup and view all the answers

Which sampling strategy is used to describe what is typical?

Typical Sampling Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary objective of snowball sampling?

To locate people or sites to study Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following data collection tools is most suitable for collecting qualitative data?

Transcripts of open-ended interviews Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of observation in research?

To understand the setting within which observation occurs Signup and view all the answers

What type of data is typically collected through interviews and observations?

Qualitative data Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following sampling methods is used to explore a phenomenon to confirm or disconfirm existing theories?

Confirming/disconfirming sampling Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of using audiovisual materials as a data collection tool?

They provide a more detailed and nuanced understanding of behavior Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of observation in research?

To understand the setting within which observation occurs Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following data collection tools is most suitable for collecting quantitative data?

Questionnaires Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Data Collection Methods

Snowball sampling: used to locate people or sites to study
Confirming/disconfirming sampling: used to explore and confirm or disconfirm cases
Opportunistic sampling: takes advantage of whatever case unfolds

Qualitative Data

Types: interviews, observations, questionnaires, documents, and audiovisual materials
Characteristics: open-ended, first-hand, and non-numerical data

Observation

Definition: the process of gathering open-ended, first-hand information by observing people and places at a research site
Involves: systematic viewing, recording, description, analysis, and interpretation of people's behavior in a given setting
Aims: to understand the setting within which observation occurs

Data Collection Steps

Identify participants and sites
Obtain permission for greater access
Design few open-ended questions
Administer data collection with sensitivity using self-designed protocol, audio or video recorder

Sampling Strategies

Purposeful sampling: used to select participants or sites based on specific criteria
Strategies:
- Maximal variation sampling: develops many perspectives and describes particularly troublesome or enlightening cases
- Extreme case sampling: studies an outlier or exceptional case
- Typical sampling: describes what is "typical" and illustrates the situation
- Critical sampling: dramatically illustrates the situation or exceptional case
- Homogeneous sampling: describes a subgroup with defined characteristics in depth
- Theory or concept sampling: generates a theory or explores a concept by selecting individuals who can help generate the theory

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This quiz covers various qualitative research methods, including opportunistic sampling, snowball sampling, and confirming/disconfirming sampling. Learn about different techniques used to collect and analyze qualitative data.