What is the primary purpose of an interview?
To gather information through conversation.
a systematic empirical approach to research that deals mainly with the systematic collection and interpretation of numerical data. In this type of research, data is gathered in a structured form, typically through surveys, experiments, or the analysis of existing datasets. The data collected is often in the form of numbers, statistics, and measurements, and it is subjected to statistical analysis to draw conclusions, identify patterns, and test hypotheses.
Quantitative research
Name one thing a researcher should avoid doing in the fieldwork?
overlooking other staff members, being late, overstepping boundaries & responsibilities (Not an SME!!!), thinking every place is run the same, imposing their own views and biases on the target culture, avoid disruptions, Holding on to your ego, not comparing school communities, coming on too strong, ignoring teacher boundaries, not following individual rituals and routines
University of Hawaii at Manoa/Colors
Green/white
What type of questions should be avoided as they often lead to one-word responses?
close-ended questions
What are two preparation work that needs to be completed before entering the field?
IRB & determining gate-keepers
what is UH' Manoa's mascot?
Rainbow warriors
In a structured interview, what is predetermined before the interview begins?
set of questions and their order
What is the federal educational institution located on campus called? (Hint: it houses many UH grad students)
East West Center
In semi-structured interviews, how do they differ from structured interviews?
They allow some flexibility and follow-up questions.
a qualitative research methodology that aims to develop theory from data, rather than testing pre-existing theories or hypotheses. It was developed by sociologists Barney G. Glaser and Anselm L. Strauss in the 1960s and has since been widely used in various fields, including sociology, psychology, nursing, and management.
Grounded theory
__________ refers to the degree to which the results of qualitative research can be generalized or transferred to other contexts or settings.
Transferability/generalizability
The interviewing of several individuals in one setting is known as a ______ ________.
Focus group/group interview
Who is the professor for EDCS 632-Qualitative Research Methods Fall 2023?