Policy Process
The sequence of actions or decisions involved in creating and implementing policies.
Black Box
A metaphor used to describe the opaque decision-making processes within political institutions, where inputs are transformed into outputs.
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Policy Process
The sequence of actions or decisions involved in creating and implementing policies.
Black Box
A metaphor used to describe the opaque decision-making processes within political institutions, where inputs are transformed into outputs.
Qualitative Research
Research methods focused on understanding human behavior and the reasons governing such behavior, often using smaller, non-random samples.
Positionality
Researcher's personal background, identity, and experiences that can influence their perspective and research outcomes.
Reflexivity
The practice of reflecting critically on the self as researcher, considering how personal biases may affect the research process.
Triangulation
The use of multiple methods or data sources to validate research findings and conclusions.
Feedback Loops
The process through which the effects of policies are assessed and information is returned to the policy-making system.
Ethnography
A qualitative research method that involves in-depth study of people and cultures through direct observation and participation.
Narrative Analysis
A qualitative analysis method focused on understanding the stories people tell and how they interpret their experiences.
Insufficient Training
Lack of adequate skills and knowledge required to effectively conduct qualitative research.
Cultural Sensitivity
Awareness and respect for the cultural differences and perspectives of research participants.
Technical Bias
Bias that occurs during the creation, selection, or interpretation of research evidence, leading to skewed results.
Policy Performance
The effectiveness and efficiency with which a policy achieves its intended outcomes.
Expected Policy Outcomes
Predictions about the impacts and results of a policy if it is implemented.
Advocacy Groups
Organizations that work to influence policy decisions on specific issues or agendas.
Quantitative Evidence
Data that can be quantified and used for statistical analysis, often prioritized by policymakers for its clarity and measurability.
Challenges in Qualitative Research
subjectivity, bias, and data management.
Subjectivity
The influence of personal beliefs and experiences on the research process and outcomes.
Data Saturation
The point at which no new information or themes emerge from data collection, indicating that further research may be unnecessary.
Ethical Concerns
Issues related to the rights and welfare of research participants, including informed consent and confidentiality.
Access to Participants
The difficulties researchers face in recruiting and gaining access to the population they wish to study.
Maintaining Rigor
The continuous effort to uphold quality and credibility in qualitative research through careful design and execution.
Researcher Bias
The tendency for researchers' preconceptions and beliefs to influence data collection and interpretation.
Contextualization
The need to place research findings within the cultural, social, or historical context to enhance understanding.
Whats the benefits of simplifying the policy process
More easily understandable
Fewer time-intensive methods needed
Insights are more transferable
What are the costs of simplifying policy process
Misleading/Unreliable story
Some actors are ignored
Missing important parts of the process