W7- Qualitative Data Collection

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    What defines qualitative research?

    Focuses on context and meaning rather than numerical data.

    How does qualitative research differ from quantitative research?

    Qualitative research explores phenomena without testing hypotheses.

    What type of data does qualitative research use?

    Texts and narratives instead of numerical data.

    What is a key characteristic of qualitative research questions?

    They identify the phenomenon, people, and desired knowledge.

    What is the purpose of designing an interview schedule?

    To guide data collection in qualitative research.

    Why is context important in qualitative research?

    It helps to understand the meaning behind the data.

    What defines a structured interview?

    Questions and answer categories are fixed.

    What is a semi-structured interview?

    Includes a short list of questions, allowing flexibility.

    What characterizes an unstructured interview?

    Participant-led discussion without preprepared questions.

    What is the primary goal of interviews?

    To capture participants' experiences and perspectives.

    What is a strength of interviews?

    Generates rich, in-depth data.

    What is a limitation of interviews?

    Time-consuming to recruit and transcribe data.

    How do focus groups differ from interviews?

    Facilitated discussions among a small group of participants.

    What is a strength of focus groups?

    Encourages shared meaning-making through group dynamics.

    What is a limitation of focus groups?

    Less opportunity to explore individual experiences.

    What is participant observation?

    Researcher actively engages in the activity being studied.

    What is non-participant observation?

    Researcher observes without interacting with participants.

    What is a key advantage of surveys?

    Quickly reaches a large sample with structured questions.

    What is a limitation of surveys?

    May lack depth compared to interviews.

    What are primary data?

    Data created specifically for a study.

    What are secondary data?

    Data that exists prior to the study.

    What is purposive sampling?

    Selecting participants who provide rich insights.

    What is a homogenous sample?

    Participants share similar characteristics for in-depth study.

    What is multiple variance sampling?

    Includes diverse perspectives on an issue.

    What should an interview guide start with?

    Broad questions that narrow down to specific topics.

    What is a soft opening question?

    A question that builds rapport with the participant.

    What is a key consideration when writing interview questions?

    Avoid closed or leading questions to encourage openness.