Research methods exam 3

What is small q and big q?

small q is scientifically descriptive, big q is artfully interpretive

What are the data analysis approaches for small q?

• quantitative content analysis

• coding reliability thematic analysis

• classic grounded theory

What are the quality/rigor practices for small q?

• saturation

• member checking

• consensus coding

• inter-coder reliability

• triangulation

What are the data analysis approaches for big q?

• reflexive thematic analysis

• interpretative phenomenological analysis

• participatory action research

What are the quality/rigor practices for big q?

• information power

• member reflections

• collaborative coding

• thick description

• crystallization

Explain the qualitative method of content analysis.

Used to identify and quantify themes and patterns in text data (frequency).

Explain the qualitative method of narrative analysis.

Used to explore & analyze stories & personal experiences.

Explain the qualitative method of thematic analysis.

Used to identify & organize themes & categories across data sets.

Explain qualitative method of grounded theory analysis.

Use to generate a theory from data through an iterative process of coding and comparison.

Explain qualitative method of discourse analysis.

Used to examine and interpret the use of language and communication in social contexts.

Explain the qualitative method of phenomenological analysis.

Used to describe and understand the lived experiences and meanings of individuals or groups.

What are the common types of coding at a descriptive level?

• inductive (new ideas)

• deductive (established work)

• hybrid (a priori and add new codes)

What is descriptive coding?

Summarizing topic of data.

What is structural coding?

Follows structures from interview. all the responses from question 1 show up.

What is value coding?

Participant values, beliefs, attitudes.

What is emotional coding?

Feeling and reactions.

What is in vivo coding?

Using the participants own words.

Initial codes, categories, and themes are what?

Separate things!

What is involved in developing themes?

Interpreting patterns of meaning.

Coding for barriers/facilitators would be what kind of coding?

Structural.

Coding for experience would be what kind of coding?

Emotional.

Coding for preparation style would be what kind of coding?

Descriptive.

What is coding?

An analytic process shaped by what we want to understand, our methodological assumptions, and how we interpret data.