Research Methods Lecture Flashcards

Vocabulary flashcards covering key concepts from Sessions 1 through 4, including epistemology, research ethics, sampling techniques, data generation methods, and qualitative data analysis.

Epistemology

Your theory of how you come to know something is true, representing the assumptions you bring with you before you even start looking.

Study Identity

A fundamental framework in research that includes epistemology, theory, and method(s).

Respect for Persons

An ethical principle in research that centers on informed consent and voluntary participation.

Beneficence

An ethical principle in research focused on maximizing benefit while minimizing harm.

Justice

An ethical principle in research that requires a fair selection of who bears research burden and benefit.

Snowball Sampling

A type of purposeful sampling also referred to as chain, referral, or network sampling.

Purposeful Sampling

A sampling approach encompassing specific strategies such as criterion sampling, maximum variation, snowball (chain, referral, network), and convenience sampling.

Saturation

A research concept evaluated with respect to sample size.

Data Generation/Data Collection Methods

Methods used to gather qualitative data, including interviews, focus groups, photovoice, CBPR, and arts-based inquiry.

The Analog QDA Process

A five-step qualitative data analysis workflow consisting of: 1) Organize data & familiarization, 2) Identify units, 3) Group units into themes, 4) Reconsider groupings, and 5) Prepare for reporting.