General
This is much more time consuming in qualitative studies
What is data collection for researchers
What is: a case study
The two types of coding in qualitative data analysis
What is: Manifest and Latent
Evaluations that assess the success of a program and that guide decisions about continuation or changes
What is: Summative Program Evaluations
A series of meetings of parents of individuals with an intellectual/developmental disability around the state to examine needs, gaps and use of services.
What is: Focus Groups
Life history, grounded theory, case studies, ethnographic and focus groups
What are: types of designs and methods commonly used in qualitative research
One does not begin with a theory, then prove it. Rather one begins with an area of study and what is relevant to that area is allowed to emerge.
What is: grounded theory
The 6 different ways to look for patterns in data
What is: Frequencies, Magnitudes, Structures, Processes, Causes and Consequences
Evaluations that focus on obtaining information for program planning, implementation process or specific performance elements.
What is: Formative Program Evaluation
This is a common weakness of many types of qualitative research.
What is: generalizability
What is: Open ended
What is phenomenology or ethnography (specific type of phenomenology)?
This "science of signs" is commonly associated with content analysis and examines the meanings associated with particular signs. An example of this might be the 1979 study on how gender is depicted in advertisements.
What is: Semiotics
A graphic portrayal that depicts the essential components of the program.
What is: A Logic Model
Another name for this type of qualitative method is collaborative because of the unique role of the participants
What is: Participant Action Research
This type of study method incorporates both qualitative and quantitative sources of data
What is: Mixed Methods Study
A study that looks at the treatment of individuals with mental health issues through the 1900's.
What is: Historical Analysis
The three tools for preparing data for analysis.
What is: memoing, coding and concept mapping
The essential components of a logic model
What is: Resources/Inputs, Activities, Short Term objectives, Long term objectives and Impact
This study uses this method when they interviewed the students who were in the Parkland school shooting.
What is: Life History
Sample size likely or preferred
What is: smaller
It's greatest advantages are economy in terms of both time and money
What is: content analysis
This types of sampling often used in qualitative studies
What is: Purposive, Availability, Snowball
Reasons for to use qualitative instead of quantitative methods
What is: Understand deeper context of a phenomenon and/or to clarify a potential hypothesis that could then be included in a quantitative study,
The method was used in the study that followed 3 siblings who were removed from their home due to abuse and placed in a series of foster homes.
What is: Case Study