Introduction to Qualitative Research

Flashcards covering key concepts and vocabulary from the lecture on qualitative research.

Qualitative Research

A research method focused on understanding human experiences and the meanings people attach to them.

Positivism

A philosophical position asserting that knowledge is derived from positive data of experience and that beyond facts lies only logic and mathematics.

Social Constructivism

A belief that knowledge is embedded in social contexts and shaped by human interactions with the external world, emphasizing the intertwined nature of subjectivity and objectivity.

Ontology

The study of the nature of reality and what exists.

Epistemology

The study of knowledge and how we come to understand the world.

Inductive Approach

A research strategy that begins with observations and develops broader generalizations or theories based on them.

Thematic Analysis

A qualitative method for identifying and analyzing patterns within data, providing insights into research topics.

Qualitative Methods

Research techniques such as interviews, focus groups, and observations that gather non-numerical data.

Case Study

An in-depth analysis of a particular individual, group, or situation to understand its complexities.

Cultural Context

The set of values, beliefs, norms, and practices that shape and influence an individual's or group's behaviors within a society.

Methodology

A system of methods or principles used in a particular discipline or area of study.