Exploring Qualitative Data

What is qualitative data?

• Qualitative data is non-numeric information that describes qualities or characteristics.

• Qualitative data refers to data that is always in the form of percentages.

• Qualitative data is a type of data that only includes dates and times.

• Qualitative data is numerical information that can be measured.

Name one method of qualitative analysis.

• Interviews

• Surveys

• Observations

• Focus Groups

How do we collect qualitative data?

• Qualitative data is collected through interviews, focus groups, observations, and open-ended surveys.

• Qualitative data is obtained by analyzing existing quantitative data sets.

• Qualitative data is collected through numerical surveys and statistical analysis.

• Qualitative data is gathered using closed-ended questionnaires and polls.

What is the purpose of qualitative research?

• To conduct experiments and gather numerical data.

• To validate existing theories and hypotheses.

• To create statistical models for prediction.

• The purpose of qualitative research is to gain insights into people's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.

What is one way to ensure the validity of qualitative data?

• Rely solely on personal opinions without verification.

• Use statistical analysis to interpret qualitative data.

• Conduct a survey to gather quantitative data.

• Use member checking to validate qualitative data.

What does triangulation of data mean?

• Using a single source to gather information.

• Collecting data without any verification.

• Triangulation of data means using multiple sources or methods to validate and enhance the reliability of information.

• Analyzing data without considering different perspectives.

Why is it important to interpret qualitative data?

• To ensure all data is quantitative.

• It is important to interpret qualitative data to uncover insights and understand the context behind the information.

• To simplify the data collection process.

• To eliminate the need for data analysis.

Can you give an example of qualitative data collection?

• Analyzing numerical data from experiments.

• Conducting a survey with multiple-choice questions.

• Collecting data through online polls.

• Conducting in-depth interviews to explore participants' feelings about a topic.

What is a common method used in qualitative analysis?

• Experimental design

• Statistical analysis

• Regression analysis

• Thematic analysis

How can we check if our qualitative data is accurate?

• Conduct a survey to gather more data

• Ignore inconsistencies and proceed with the findings

• Use triangulation, member checking, and peer debriefing to verify qualitative data accuracy.

• Analyze the data using statistical methods