Qualitative research should be reliable (basically means it reproducibel and consistent). But how do you do that? Hence the description of the methodology should be tight.
Audit trail; Basically refering back to the soure or resource you are using. Makes it easier for the reader to refer back to your work. Is it viable, perhaps, is it easy? Hell, no! But makes proof showing a hell lotta easier. Will I do it? I should I guess, will I? I can't quite say yet. I think learning the codes will kill me, I rather do basic referencing so to speak. Otherwise it will be like INTI's short forms, which I still do not get.
Validity-extent to which an account seems fairly and accurately represent the data collected. How to do so?
1. Triangulation( gahtering,analyzing data from more than one source to gain fuller perspective)
2.Member checks(when doing interviews, check if unsure with interviewees, what they mean)
3.Long term observation (pro-longed engagement)
4.Peer examination
5. Living among participants
6. Use rich descriptions
7. Long Term Observation=Pro-longed engagement
* Do not use quotations from only one source.
Interpret Findings
1. Not neutral
2. Personally reflect data
* Be aware of biases
Common Stages
1. Familiarizaiton with data
2. Transcription of tape material
3. Organization
4.Coding and re-coding
Did you?
Bounce bet concrete data and abstract concepts? between inductive and deductive reasoning and description and interpretation. Phew, I seriously hate all this "big" words!! Can't they just say it as it is!
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