WEEK 11

Question 1

what is commonly the componenent in mixed method studies

Answer 1

qualitatve descriptive approaches

Question 2

reasons to use qualitative descriptive approach?

Answer 2

• to provide straightforward descriptions of experiences and perceptions
• particularly when little is known about the topic
• to identify participants perceptions as to why an intervention did/did not work and how it can be improved
• approach is often encouraged with master’s students

Question 3

aligned with which theory?

Answer 3

constructionism and critical theories, pragmatism (where researcher is not aligned to one view of knowledge or one methodology)

Question 4

methodology- sampling

Answer 4

• non prbability
• uses purposive sampling
• combination of approaches - snowball, opportunistic and convenience
• gold standar- data staturation and must report how it was achieved

Question 5

methodology- data collection

Answer 5

semi structured, face to face interviews
focus groups, telephone interviews and online approaches
observation
open ended free text responses in survey

Question 6

methodology - data analysis

Answer 6

• inductive approach
• content and thematic analysis
• choice depends on aim of study
• immersion of researcher in analysis
• coding is inductive (emerge from data) or a priori (use of template)
• codes can in vivo (participants words) or names by researchers

Question 7

interpretation

Answer 7

range from minimal amount of interpretation to high levels of interpretation
extent of decription is ultimately determined by the focus of the study

Question 8

challenges

Answer 8

• qualitative design lack scientific rigor associated with quantitative approaches
• not theory driven
• can be seen as quick fix for researchers
• thematic and content analysis is the easiest approaches to qualitativr
• lack of methodological rulebook to guide researchers

Question 9

purpose and features of case studies

Answer 9

• to explore a phenomeneon or study idea or behavior of a group/individual
• uses a number of sources of data
• similar analysis techniques as other methods:
  . Codes and categories
  . Descriptions
  . Develops typologies/ generates theoretical ideas

Question 10

types of case studies

Answer 10

1. single instrumental case stude
2. collective/multiple
3. intrinsic

Question 11

single

Answer 11

reseasrhes selects on bound case to illustrate the issue

Question 12

collective

Answer 12

researcher selects multiple cases to illustrate the issue

Question 13

intrinsic

Answer 13

researcher focuses on the case itself

Question 14

types of MMR

Answer 14

1. sequential
2. concurrent
3. transformative

Question 15

reason for conducting MMR

Answer 15

• look at phenomena
• satisy grant issuing bodies
• used for clinical/practice situation - add a human dimension, push through policy changes

Question 16

sequential

Answer 16

one method follows the other, expanding or enhancing finding from the first method

Question 17

concurrent

Answer 17

QL and QN methods are used together at the same time and are analyzed at the same time

Question 18

transformative

Answer 18

more complex - theoretical lens is used to provide a framework for the study

Question 19

types of strategies for MMR

Answer 19

1. sequential explanatory
2. sequential exploratory
3. sequential transformative
4. concurrent triangulation
5. concurrent embedded
6. concurrent transformative