Qualitative Research Techniques

Flashcards covering key concepts and vocabulary related to qualitative research methods, particularly focusing on interviews and focus groups.

Listening

The core tenet of qualitative research, focusing not only on what is said but also on what is meant, felt, or unsaid.

Structured Interviews

Interviews with predetermined, standardized questions allowing little or no deviation, great for collecting comparable data.

Semi-structured Interviews

Flexible interviews that allow for some deviation and probing, suitable for exploring individual stories.

Unstructured Interviews

Interviews that lack a strict format, allowing for open-ended responses and deep exploration of a participant’s feelings and thoughts.

Contextual Questions

Questions that provide background information or relevant context to the participant's responses, enhancing depth of understanding.

Ethical Oversights

Mistakes made in ensuring participant confidentiality, particularly in group settings where shared information may not remain confidential.

Rigid Interview Guide

A strict adherence to a set list of questions that may limit the natural flow of conversation and exploration in interviews.

Qualitative Research

A research approach focusing on understanding human experiences and social phenomena, often through methods such as interviews and focus groups.

Interviewer Skills

The abilities needed to facilitate effective interviews, including practice, adaptability, and the capacity to encourage open conversation.

Practice Sessions

Rehearsals or mock interviews done to improve comfort and skill in conducting real interviews or focus groups.