Lecture 7

Data Generation in Qualitative Research

The process of collecting information in qualitative research, often through methods such as interviews, observations, written documents, and visual data.

Interviews

A common method of data generation in qualitative research, focused on gathering detailed information about individuals' thoughts and experiences.

Group Interviews

Facilitated discussions with multiple participants aimed at eliciting a range of ideas or feelings regarding a particular topic.

Participant Observation

A qualitative research method where the researcher actively engages in the activity being studied while observing the participants.

Complete Observer

A research role in which the observer does not interact with participants and remains unseen, allowing for natural behavior observation.

Rapport

A close and harmonious relationship between the researcher and participants, crucial for effective interviews.

Observational Protocol

A structured guide used to document detailed notes about observations made during qualitative research.

Saturation in Qualitative Research

The point at which no new information is being discovered from additional data collection, indicating that enough data has been gathered.

Visual Data

Data collected through photographs, drawings, videos, or other visual means to provide insights into a phenomenon.

Ethnography

A qualitative research method that involves the in-depth study of people and cultures, often requiring prolonged immersion in the setting.

Field Notes

Notes recorded by researchers during or after observations to capture details, reflections, and insights from their observations.

Semi-structured Interviews

Interviews guided by a set of pre-determined questions but allowing for flexibility to explore topics as they arise during the conversation.

Dross Rate

The amount of material gathered from interviews or observations that is deemed irrelevant or not useful for research purposes.

Qualitative Research

Research that focuses on understanding human behavior and the reasons that govern such behavior, often through non-numeric data.

Digital Data

Qualitative data that is generated through digital technologies, such as social media, online forums, and digital communications.

Data generation in qualitative research involves collecting information through methods such as __________, observations, and written documents.

interviews

______________ are facilitated discussions with multiple participants aimed at eliciting a range of ideas.

Group interviews

In participant observation, the researcher actively engages in the activity being studied while ___________ the participants.

observing

A ___________ observer does not interact with participants, allowing for natural behavior observation.

complete

The concept of ___________ refers to the close and harmonious relationship between a researcher and participants.

rapport

An observational protocol is a structured guide used to document detailed notes about __________ made during qualitative research.

observations

The point at which no new information emerges from additional data collection is called ___________ in qualitative research.

saturation

Visual data is collected through photographs, drawings, videos, or other __________ means to provide insights.

visual

____________ is a qualitative research method that involves the in-depth study of people and cultures.

Ethnography

Field notes are recorded by researchers to capture details, reflections, and insights during or after __________.

observations

What is qualitative research?

Qualitative research is a method focused on understanding human behavior and the reasons behind it, often utilizing non-numeric data.

What methods are commonly used for data generation in qualitative research?

Common methods include interviews, observations, written documents, and visual data.

What is the purpose of participant observation?

To actively engage in the activity being studied while observing participants in their natural environment.

What is the function of field notes in qualitative research?

Field notes capture details, reflections, and insights observed during research.

What does saturation refer to in qualitative research?

Saturation is the point when no new information is discovered from additional data collection.

How does a complete observer differ from other research roles?

A complete observer does not interact with participants, allowing for natural behavior observation.

What is rapport, and why is it important in qualitative research?

Rapport is a harmonious relationship between researcher and participants, crucial for effective data collection.

What distinguishes semi-structured interviews from structured interviews?

Semi-structured interviews follow a guide but allow flexibility to explore topics as they arise.

What type of data is considered visual data?

Visual data includes photographs, drawings, videos, or other visual representations related to a study.

What is ethnography?

Ethnography is a qualitative research method involving in-depth study of people and cultures, often requiring immersion in the setting.