DATA GATHERING INSTRUMENTS - QUALITATIVE RESEARCH

It refers to a conversation that is designed to obtain specific kinds of

information.

• Observation

• Interview

• Focus group discussion

• Data Analysis

It is an observation tool that makes use of ratings or numerical rankings.

• Observation Guide

• Unstructured Observation

• Structured Observation

• Observation Checklist

It is a type of observation which uses a checklist wherein expected

behaviors of interest are already specified.

• Observation Checklist

• Unstructured Observation

• Structured Observation

• Observation

It is a type of observation which allows the researcher to explain events without preconceived ideas about what will be observed.

• Observation

• Structured Observation

• Unstructured Observation

• Observation Guide

It is a type of interview wherein the participants are selected by the

researcher according to specific sampling criteria.

• Focus Group

• Structured Interview

• Unstructured Interview

• Semi-structured Interview