SOHP503 Qualitative Research Session 2 PDF
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Rebecca Slee & Fiona Fraser
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This document provides a comprehensive overview of qualitative research methods. It covers various data collection techniques like interviews, focus groups, and observation, along with guidance on the ethical considerations involved. The presentation also touches upon data analysis and the importance of quality in research transcripts.
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Qualitative SoHP503 Project Research 2 studies Rebecca Slee & Fiona Fraser SoHP503 Qualitative Research 2: Rebecca Slee & Fiona Fraser Session overview Introduction to data collection and data analysis methods in qualitative research...
Qualitative SoHP503 Project Research 2 studies Rebecca Slee & Fiona Fraser SoHP503 Qualitative Research 2: Rebecca Slee & Fiona Fraser Session overview Introduction to data collection and data analysis methods in qualitative research Self directed activity Feedback from self directed activity Q&A SoHP503 Qualitative Research 2: Rebecca Slee & Fiona Fraser Qualitative Research Session By the end of the session we Objectives will have: Discussed main methods of data collection in qualitative research and their strengths and limitations Discussed what makes a quality transcript Discussed data analysis methods SoHP503 Qualitative Research 2: Rebecca Slee & Fiona Fraser The Research Process 2 Searching and 3 Choice of 4 Preparing a 1 Developing evaluating the methodolog research the research literature (to y, research proposal question help focus your design (SOHP503) research) 6 Sampling 5 Ethical and 7 Data 8 Data Analysis approval recruitment of Collection the participants 9 Disseminati on of the results (Lacey, 2010) SoHP503 Qualitative Research 2: Rebecca Slee & Fiona Fraser Some questions to ask yourselves How will I collect my data? From whom do I need to collect data? How will I access and recruit participants? How will I analyse my data to answer my question? What ethical issues do SoHP503 Qualitative Research 2: Rebecca Slee & Fiona Fraser Main data collection techniques in Qualitative Research Interviews Focus Groups Observation Textual Data Collection: stories, diaries. SoHP503 Qualitative Research 2: Rebecca Slee & Fiona Fraser Interviews in Qualitative Research When might this be used? Suitable for research questions about experiences or meanings Three types: Structured Semi-structured Unstructured Collection methods: Face to face (the gold standard) Virtual interviews – very relevant SoHP503 Qualitative Researchduring Covid- 2: Rebecca Slee & Fiona Fraser Focus Groups Uses questions to collect data from multiple participants at the in Qualitative same time Research Guided discussion around a particular topic Appropriate for exploring views, opinions, perspectives about an issue One idea can stimulate another Sample: one unit of data collection is one focus group! 3-8 participants Facilitated and sometimes observed Ground rules are needed at the outset SoHP503 Qualitative Research 2: Rebecca Slee & Fiona Fraser Participant and non- Observation in participant Gathering observation data by Structured and non- Qualitative observing structured observation Recording – using Research observational protocols! What might be the effects if participants are aware of being observed? What are the ethical considerations for this process? Time Sampling Duratio n Place Consideratio Type of ns: event Arrangeme nts SoHP503 Qualitative Research 2: Rebecca Slee & Fiona Fraser Participant- Generated Textual Data Researcher- directed diaries Pre-existing textual data (secondary data) SoHP503 Qualitative Research 2: Rebecca Slee & Fiona Fraser What are the strengths and limitations of each method of data collection? INTERVIE FOCUS TEX OBSERVATI WS GROUPS T ON SoHP503 Qualitative Research 2: Rebecca Slee & Fiona Fraser Strengths/ Interviews Limitations Focus groups Rich description and Ideas that wouldn’t always think narrative voice Novel about insights Immediate rather than retrospective though -You may miss -time consuming things if on your -missing data own -loud and dominant people -interviewer bias -group conmformity/group -acquiesance bias think -Time consuming SoHP503 Qualitative Research 2: Rebecca Slee & Fiona Fraser Strengths/ Limitations Text Observation Allow time for reflection Researcher bias More precise Ethical issues entries Can’t control what happens -lack of literacy -People might forget to complete them SoHP503 Qualitative Research 2: Rebecca Slee & Fiona Fraser Time for a Brew… SoHP503 Qualitative Research 2: Rebecca Slee & Fiona Fraser Recruiting participants IMPORTA ‘Potential participants need Some strategies once you NT to be have ethical informed about the approval: research’ (Braun & Clarke, 2013 p59) Approaching organisations Presenting verbal or written information about your study Using the internet, E- mailing, social media Identifying key people to recruit for you – GATEKEEPERS Putting SoHP503 Qualitative Research Fiona Fraser notices 2: Rebecca Sleein & public What makes a quality transcript? Orthographic transcription WHAT is said, WHO is speaking Actual words and non- semantic sounds Anonymising transcripts Give yourself enough time! Margins and Line numbers – preparing for the analysis (Braun & SoHP503 Qualitative Research 2: Rebecca Slee & Fiona Fraser Stages of Thematic Analysis Reading Transcription/ and Coding field notes, familiarisati (whole etc. on (take dataset) notes) Reviewing Searching potential Defining for themes and and naming themes subthemes) themes Writing up (Braun & Clarke, 2013) SoHP503 Qualitative Research 2: Rebecca Slee & Fiona Fraser Activity: Return to the paper identified in the first session Be prepared to come back and discuss The research question How the data was collected e.g. interviews, focus groups, etc. How the data was analysed Whether the data collection and analysis was appropriate for the question being asked SoHP503 Qualitative Research 2: Rebecca Slee & Fiona Fraser Feedback from activity What did you find in relation to: The research question How the data was collected e.g. interviews, focus groups, etc. How the data was analysed Appropriateness of data collection method and analysis for the question posed SoHP503 Qualitative Research 2: Rebecca Slee & Fiona Fraser Examples from recent qualitative research SoHP503 Qualitative Research 2: Rebecca Slee & Fiona Fraser Questions for you to consider from today Is a qualitative approach right for your research? How will you collect your data? (Focus groups, interviews, etc) Where will you find your participants? What analysis method will you choose? What are the strengths and limitations of what you have chosen to do? Can you justify the decisions you SoHP503 have Research 2: Rebecca Slee & Qualitative Fiona Fraser Qualitative Research Session By the end of the session we will have: Objectives Discussed main methods of data collection in qualitative analysis and their strengths and limitations Discussed what makes a quality transcript Discussed data analysis methods SoHP503 Qualitative Research 2: Rebecca Slee & Fiona Fraser Any questions SoHP503 Qualitative Research 2: Rebecca Slee & Fiona Fraser Useful references Braun, V. & Clarke, V. (2013) Successful Qualitative Research. Los Angeles: SAGE Publications Ltd. Bryman, A. (2016) Social research methods. 5th edn. Oxford: Oxford University Press. Durdella, N. (2019) Qualitative Dissertation Methodology: A guide for research design and methods. California: SAGE Publications Ltd. Gray, D. E. (2014) Doing research in the real world. 3 edn. London: Sage Publications Ltd. SoHP503 Qualitative Research 2: Rebecca Slee & Fiona Fraser Please use the discussion board in case of questions. Thank you! Thank s SoHP503 Qualitative Research 2: Rebecca Slee & Fiona Fraser