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Methodology
Sampling
Paradigms
Collecting Data
Data Analysis
100
According to Guba and Lincoln, this is qualitative parallel to dependability.
What is confirmability.
100
The absolute or relative quality of something, either overall or in regard to particular criterion
What is merit.
100
The study of interpretive understanding or meaning.
What is hermeneutics.
100
A data collection method that uses group interviews.
What are focus groups.
100
This form of qualitative analysis focuses on the stories, whether they are told verbally or in text or performance formats.
What is narrative analysis.
200
Research in which the investigator collects and analyzes data, integrates the findings, and draws inferences using both qualitative and quantitative approaches in a single study or program of study
What is mixed methods
200
Glaser & Strauss created this term, which refers to the process of choosing new research sites or cases to compare with ones that have already been studied
What is Theoretical Sampling
200
This paradigm emphasizes the importance of common sense and practical thinking.
What is pragmatic paradigm
200
Identified by Guba and Lincoln as the qualitative parallel to reliability.
What is dependability.
200
Type of validity that indicates we have established critical understandings across multiple cultural contexts
What is multicultural validity.
300
This is a systematic methodology in the social sciences involving the discovery of theory through the analysis of data.
What is grounded theory
300
Anyone with an interest or involvement in the business of a client organization, or someone who is otherwise relevant to it
What are stakeholders.
300
An outlook and perspective of research that seeks objectivity while accepting possible bias.
What is postposivist paradigm.
300
The outcome of an evaluation, and refers to the value of the evaluand in a particular context
What is worth.
300
An implied inquiry process for collecting and synthesizing evidence that culminates in conclusions about the state of affairs, value, merit, worth, significance, or quality of a program, products, person, proposal, policy or plan
What is evaluation.
400
This is a systematic methodology in the social sciences involving the discovery of theory through the analysis of data.
What is Phenomenography
400
Within this mixed methods approach, a subset of one method of the study are chosen to be in the other part of the study.
What is nested sampling.
400
The perspective that requires the researched-upon/those affected most by the outcomes of the research to be directly involved in the research process.
What is transformative paradigm
400
This refers to the role of the qualitative researcher in feeling that she wants to give something back to the participant during the interview process.
What is reciprocity.
400
The use of multiple methods and multiple data sources to support the strength of interpretations and conclusions in qualitative research.
What is triangulation.
500
Guba and Lincoln identify this as the qualitative parallel to external validity in postpositivist research.
What is transferability.
500
This type of qualitative research has a recommended sample size of 30-50 interviews.
What is ethnography.
500
This paradigm reflects the idea that reality is socially constructed.
What is constructivist paradigm
500
This participatory data collection strategy looks at organizational issues, challenges, and concerns by focusing on what is working particularly well in an organization.
What is appreciative inquiry.
500
Differences of opinion exist in the qualitative research community with regards to claims that can be made about this aspect of research findings.
What is generalization.