Deck 9: Qualitative Methods

Question 1

Identify the basic characteristics of qualitative research.

Answer 1

The basic characteristics of qualitative research include a natural setting,researcher as key instrument,multiple sources of data,inductive and deductive data analysis,participant meanings,emergent design,reflexivity,and holistic account.

Question 2

Describe and explain how to develop an interview protocol for participants in a study.

Answer 2

Student answers may vary.However,the basic aspects should include: basic information about the interview,an introduction which sets the stage and provides interview instructions,and opening question to develop rapport with the participant,content questions that are aligned to the research questions of the study,question probes that are reminders for the researcher to ask for more information or clarity of participants' responses,and closing instructions that provide a final opportunity for participants to share any details and reaffirm confidentiality of the interview.

Question 3

Data collection procedures include various types,options,advantages,and limitations.Compare and contrast 2 data collection methods for a research topic of your choice.

Answer 3

Student answers will vary based upon the chosen option including observation,interviews,documents,and audiovisual digital materials.

Question 4

When developing an observation protocol,what are the differences between reflexive notes and descriptive notes?

Question 5

Explain the process of interpreting qualitative research.

Question 6

Which is an example of an expected code in a study exploring low-income students' college choice process?

A)"college visits"
B)"friends going to college"
C)"GPA"
D)"available scholarships"

Question 7

Qualitative computer software,such as MAXqda and ATLAS.ti,analyzes qualitative data producing patterns and themes.

Question 8

What would be the most appropriate data collection method for a study exploring the experience of postpartum depression?

A)observation
B)interviews
C)documents
D)audiovisual digital materials

Question 9

As a qualitative researcher,the person doing the study becomes the instrument of inquiry.How would you propose to discuss the researcher's role (your own)in a qualitative study?

Question 10

"What does 'it depends' mean?" is an example of a probe that can be used in qualitative interviews.