2250 WEEK 5

A collection of vocabulary flashcards covering key terms and concepts related to qualitative research methodologies.

Qualitative Research

Explores questions about human experiences, often conducted in natural settings and using words or text data.

Naturalistic Paradigm

Sees knowledge as socially constructed and recognizes multiple realities.

Constructivist Approach

Emphasizes understanding multiple truths as opposed to a singular reality.

Critical Social Theory

Focuses on social injustice and aims to critique and transform societal structures.

Emic Perspective

An insider’s perspective that focuses on understanding experiences from the viewpoint of participants.

Grounded Theory

A systematic methodology that develops theories based on data collected during research.

Phenomenology

A research approach that aims to understand the essence of experiences as lived by individuals.

Ethnography

Methodology used for scientifically describing cultural groups and understanding their practices.

Participatory Action Research (PAR)

A research method that involves collaboration with participants to address social and health issues.

Research Focus: Quantitative

Focus on facts, variables, and linear relationships to describe, explain, and predict.

Research Purpose: Qualitative

To explore, understand, and make sense of human experiences.

Data Collection in Qualitative Research

Involves words and observations rather than numbers.

Sample Size in Qualitative Research

Typically smaller and selected purposively.

Qualitative Rigor

Credibility, confirmability, and transferability of research findings.

Data Analysis in Qualitative Research

Thematic analysis that is often iterative and cyclical.

Bracketing

A technique used by researchers to set aside their own biases and values.

Lifeworld

The rich, subjective experience of individuals living in a culture.

The Etic View

The perspective of an outsider looking into a culture.

Cultural Patterns

The behaviors, beliefs, and practices that characterize a group.

Human Interaction

The social processes that guide how individuals connect and communicate.

Subjective Meaning

Personal interpretations and understandings of experiences.

Cultural Narratives

Stories and shared experiences that express cultural identities.

Thematic Analysis

A method of analyzing qualitative data to identify patterns and themes.