QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

Participants are aware they are being observed.

• overt observation

• covert observation

• naturalistic observation

• laboratory observation

This is when the researcher/observer becomes part of the observed group.

• participant observation

• overt observation

• naturalistic observation

• laboratory observation

Interviews are helpful when

• you want to get insight into attitudes of participants

• you want a better understanding of participants' points of view

• the subject matter is too sensitive for people to discuss in a group setting

• all of the choices

This is conversion of an audio or video recording of an interview.

• transcript

• notes

These are accompanying observations about the participant and context of the interview/observation.

• transcript

• notes

A semi-structured interview

• may use a checklist and follow-up questions

• has a script of the exact questions

• is the most flexible of the interview approaches

What is the key difference between an unstructured and a structured interview?

• Unstructured interviews are based on themes and do not have a strict list of questions that must be followed in a specific order.

• Structured interviews are more natural than unstructured interviews.

• Unstructured interviews are easier to analyze.

• Structured interviews are more valid.

This type of qualitative sampling is the most superficial approach where you just use a sample that is easily available or accessible.

• Quota

• Snowball

• Convenience

In this type of qualitative sampling, it is decided prior to the start of research how many people to include in the sample and which characteristics they should have.

• Quota

• Purposive

• Snowball

Which of these is an open ended question?

• Is your favorite color pink?

• What type of learner are you?

• When you write a paper, do you like to write a rough draft first?