W11 Qualitative Research Methods Lecture 3

Flashcards covering key terms related to qualitative research methods, including ethics and data analysis.

Anonymity

Ensuring participants cannot be identified from the research data.

Confidentiality

Protecting the privacy of participants by not disclosing their identity or personal information.

Participatory Approach

Involving participants in the research process, giving them a voice and agency.

Informed Consent

Obtaining voluntary agreement from participants to take part in the study after fully informing them of the research purpose, procedures, risks, and benefits.

Transcript

A written record of a spoken interview or conversation.

Generalisation

The extent to which research findings can be applied to other settings or populations.

Thematic Analysis

A method for identifying, analyzing, and reporting patterns (themes) within qualitative data.

Subjectivity

The researcher's own experiences, beliefs, and values that may influence the research process and interpretation of data.

Transparency

Being clear and open about the research process, methods, and findings.

Sensitivity to context

Paying careful attention to the social, cultural, and historical context of the research.

Reflexivity

Acknowledging and reflecting on the researcher's own role, biases, and assumptions in the research process.

Rigour

The trustworthiness and credibility of the research findings.