HLSC 2P27 Lec. 12 Collecting Qualitative data

Qualitative data collection

Characterized as informal, personal, and reflexive

5 Types of qualitative data collection

1. In-depth interviews

2. Semi-structured interviews

3. Focus group discussions

4. Observational methods

5. Consensus methods

In-depth interviews

Qualitative research technique involving open-ended questions

Semi-structured interviews

Begins with a list of open-ended questions for each participant (starting point for eliciting responses)

Focus group discussion

Group interview to gather diverse perspectives.

Homogeneous sampling

Participants are recruited based on similar backgrounds, experiences, or perspectives

Rapport

A positive relationship in a group of people

Conducting focus group sessions

pose questions -> follow-up question -> debriefing

Observational methods

Involve observation of human actions and interactions

Naturalistic observations

observing and recording behavior in naturally occurring situations without trying to manipulate and control the situation (usually without participants knowledge)

Controlled observation

Conducted in a laboratory setting where participants are aware they are being observed

Participant observation

Researchers engage with community members to understand their practices

Overt observations

Participants know they are being observed

Covert observations

Observing people without their knowledge

Consensus method

To identify consensus and contention among experts on specific topics (Delphi method)

Delphi method

form of qualitative forecasting that involves consensus of a group of experts using a multi-stage process to converge on a forecast.