Focus Group Interviews: Inspiring Initiatives in Qualitative Inquiry
Checklist for Paper 3 Qualitative Research Interviews Observations
of 2
Transcript of Checklist for Paper 3 Qualitative Research Interviews Observations
-
7/28/2019 Checklist for Paper 3 Qualitative Research Interviews Observations
1/2
Word Count: Vanessa, Markus, Li
Date: 03/02/2012 IB Psychology Higher
Checklist for Paper 3: Qualitative Research, Interviews & Observations
1
Qualitative Research
-Distinguish between qualitative and quantitative data
-Know definitions
-Explain strengths and limitations of a qualitative approach to research
-Explore the extent to which findings can be generalized from qualitative studies.
-Representational generalization, inferential generalization, theoretical generalization
-Discuss ethical considerations in qualitative research.
-Raine et al (1997), ethical considerations, consent, privacy.
-Schachter and Singer (1962)
-Discuss sampling techniques appropriate to qualitative research:
-Purposive sampling
-Snowball sampling
-Explain effects of participant expectations and research bias in qualitative research.
-Explain the importance of credibility in qualitative research.
-Weiner (2005)
-Rosenthal (1964)
-Explain the effect of triangulation and the trustworthiness/credibility of qualitative research.-Method triangulation
-Data triangulation
-Research triangulation
-Theory triangulation
-Explain reflexivity in qualitative research.
-Personal reflexivity
-Epistemological reflexivity
Interviews
-Evaluate semi-structured, focus group and narrative interviews.
-Find strengths and limitations for each method.
-Discuss considerations involved before, during and after an interview.
-Sampling method
-Data recording
-Traditional vs. Postmodern transcription
-Debriefing
-
7/28/2019 Checklist for Paper 3 Qualitative Research Interviews Observations
2/2
Word Count: Vanessa, Markus, Li
Date: 03/02/2012 IB Psychology Higher
Checklist for Paper 3: Qualitative Research & Interviews
2
-Explain how researchers use inductive content analysis (thematic analysis) and interview
transcripts.
-Willig (2007)
-Smith (2004)
Observations
-Evaluate participant, non-participant, naturalistic, overt and covert observations.
-Strengths and limitations
-Discuss consideration involved in setting up and carrying out an observation.
-Audience effect
-Hawthorne effect
-Disclosure
-Discuss how researchers analyze data obtained in observational research.
-Meta-analysis
-Plomin and Petrill (1997)
