Qualitative Research Methods

These flashcards cover essential vocabulary related to qualitative and quantitative research methods as discussed in the lecture.

Qualitative Research

An effort to understand situations in their uniqueness within a particular context, focusing on meaning and interactions.

Quantitative Research

Research methods that involve numerical data to describe, explain, and interpret phenomena, often focusing on cause and effect.

Deductive Reasoning

A logical process in which a conclusion is reached by applying general principles to specific cases.

Inductive Reasoning

A reasoning approach where theories and generalizations are built from specific data observations.

Positivism

An epistemological standpoint that emphasizes quantifiable, observable facts, often used in quantitative research.

Post-positivism

An epistemological view that recognizes the socially constructed nature of meanings, guiding qualitative research.

Reflexivity

The practice in qualitative research where researchers reflect on their own subjectivity and biases affecting the research outcomes.

Verstehen

A concept associated with empathy and deep understanding of human behavior within its context.

Qualitative Techniques

Methods such as interviews, focus groups, and observations used to gather rich descriptive data.

Etic Perspective

An outsider's viewpoint used in quantitative research to interpret events and behaviors.

Emic Perspective

An insider's view that focuses on the subjective meanings that participants assign to their experiences.