Data Gathering and Data Analysis Recall

What is the main purpose of conducting an interview in qualitative research?

• To test a specific hypothesis

• To collect numerical data for statistical analysis

• To explore the thoughts, feelings, and experiences of participants

When conducting an interview, which of the following strategies is most effective in encouraging participants to share detailed responses?

• Asking closed-ended questions

• Asking open-ended questions

• Interrupting the participant to clarify answers

In thematic analysis, what is the first step after transcribing the interview data?

• Reviewing and refining themes

• Developing codes based on patterns

• Familiarizing yourself with the data by reading and re-reading

In thematic analysis, identifying significant statements from interview transcripts involves:

• Counting the number of times a statement is repeated

• Highlighting statements that directly relate to the research questions

• Including only statements that match the researcher's expectations

When analyzing data using thematic analysis, how should a researcher determine if a statement is significant to the study?

• If the statement aligns with existing literature

• If the statement is longer than other responses

• If the statement answers or reflects the main research questions