Characteristics of Qualitative Research Design

Question 1

What type of data is gathered from this research design?

Answer 1

rich verbal or written data by using open-ended questions. Possibly from an interview, surveys, etc…

Question 2

What is the difference between open-ended questions and close-ended questions?

Answer 2

Open-ended questions allows researchers to gather more info (yes, no + opinion), whereas close-ended questions only obtains (yes, no answers).

Question 3

What is a focus group?

Answer 3

A group of participants (6 - 12) interviewed (lead) by a facilitator who asks open-ended questions.

The data is collected by researchers with the use of a contents analysis table.

Question 4

What is the Delphi tecnique?

Answer 4

Contacting, and consulting a series of questions, a professional in that particular field to gather rich data.

Question 5

What are the Cons of a focus group?

Answer 5

• Heavily bias (personal opinions, observer bias)
• Individuals may conform with the majority and provide similar answers
• Doesn’t get confidentiality rights

Question 6

What are the Pros of the delphi technique?

Answer 6

• More reliable information from professional

- Inexpensive

Question 7

What are the Cons of the delphi technique?

Answer 7

• Can still be bias information (opinions than facts)