This document discusses triangulation in qualitative research. It defines triangulation as collecting data from different sources to provide a more comprehensive understanding. There are various forms of triangulation, including data triangulation which involves collecting data across different times, locations, or people, methodological triangulation which uses multiple research methods, and theory triangulation which uses multiple perspectives or theories. The rationale for triangulation is that it reduces bias and enriches findings by providing different viewpoints on the topic.
Definition
A procedure used to collect both qualitative and quantitative data.
This is done due to the fact that it is believed that both types of studies will provided a clearer understanding of what is being studied.
“It consists of merging ,integrating ,linking ,or embedding the two “strands””(Ceswell,2012).
This document discusses mixed methods research. It defines mixed methods research as integrating both quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis within a single study. The document outlines the basic characteristics, types of designs, steps, and advantages and disadvantages of mixed methods research. It discusses when mixed methods is appropriate and reasons for using it, such as to explain findings or address questions at different levels. The four main mixed methods designs are explanatory, exploratory, embedded, and triangulation designs.
Phenomenological research examines human experiences through descriptions provided by those involved. It aims to understand the relationship between individual consciousness and social life, and uncover how awareness shapes social actions and worlds. Phenomenological studies trace lived experiences of people to generate theories about phenomena. Data is primarily collected through interviews and analyzed to identify patterns and themes in a clear manner. There are different types including realistic, constitutive, existential, and hermeneutic phenomenological research.
Grounded Theory: A specific methodology developed by Glaser and Strauss (1967) for the purpose of building theory from data. In their book the term grounded theory is used in a more sense to denote theoretical constructs derived form qualitative analysis of data.
This document discusses mixed method research design. It defines mixed methods research as collecting and analyzing both quantitative and qualitative data within a single or series of studies. It outlines the basic characteristics of mixed methods research, including collecting both types of data, considering priority and sequence, and matching analysis to design. The document then discusses various aspects of mixed methods research such as when to conduct it, reasons for using it, types of designs, steps to carry out a mixed methods study, and criteria for evaluating it. It also notes some strengths as being able to describe findings easily but some weaknesses as taking more time.
Ethnography is a branch of anthropology that focuses on understanding a culture from the perspective of the people in that culture. There are two main types: micro ethnography, which studies narrow aspects of a culture, and macro ethnography, which examines broader aspects. Ethnographic research involves observing and interacting with people in their natural environment over an extended period of time to understand their cultural behaviors, artifacts, and speech. It provides health providers insights into cultural beliefs and practices that influence people's health.
The document discusses triangulation as a research method where multiple data sources, theories, investigators, and methods are used to study a research topic. It provides examples of different types of triangulation including data triangulation, investigator triangulation, methodological triangulation, theory triangulation, and multiple triangulation. Triangulation is used to cross-check findings and increase confidence in results by integrating perspectives from different approaches. While it provides more reliable answers, triangulation can also be time consuming and expensive to implement.
Definition
A procedure used to collect both qualitative and quantitative data.
This is done due to the fact that it is believed that both types of studies will provided a clearer understanding of what is being studied.
“It consists of merging ,integrating ,linking ,or embedding the two “strands””(Ceswell,2012).
This document discusses mixed methods research. It defines mixed methods research as integrating both quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis within a single study. The document outlines the basic characteristics, types of designs, steps, and advantages and disadvantages of mixed methods research. It discusses when mixed methods is appropriate and reasons for using it, such as to explain findings or address questions at different levels. The four main mixed methods designs are explanatory, exploratory, embedded, and triangulation designs.
Phenomenological research examines human experiences through descriptions provided by those involved. It aims to understand the relationship between individual consciousness and social life, and uncover how awareness shapes social actions and worlds. Phenomenological studies trace lived experiences of people to generate theories about phenomena. Data is primarily collected through interviews and analyzed to identify patterns and themes in a clear manner. There are different types including realistic, constitutive, existential, and hermeneutic phenomenological research.
Grounded Theory: A specific methodology developed by Glaser and Strauss (1967) for the purpose of building theory from data. In their book the term grounded theory is used in a more sense to denote theoretical constructs derived form qualitative analysis of data.
This document discusses mixed method research design. It defines mixed methods research as collecting and analyzing both quantitative and qualitative data within a single or series of studies. It outlines the basic characteristics of mixed methods research, including collecting both types of data, considering priority and sequence, and matching analysis to design. The document then discusses various aspects of mixed methods research such as when to conduct it, reasons for using it, types of designs, steps to carry out a mixed methods study, and criteria for evaluating it. It also notes some strengths as being able to describe findings easily but some weaknesses as taking more time.
Ethnography is a branch of anthropology that focuses on understanding a culture from the perspective of the people in that culture. There are two main types: micro ethnography, which studies narrow aspects of a culture, and macro ethnography, which examines broader aspects. Ethnographic research involves observing and interacting with people in their natural environment over an extended period of time to understand their cultural behaviors, artifacts, and speech. It provides health providers insights into cultural beliefs and practices that influence people's health.
The document discusses triangulation as a research method where multiple data sources, theories, investigators, and methods are used to study a research topic. It provides examples of different types of triangulation including data triangulation, investigator triangulation, methodological triangulation, theory triangulation, and multiple triangulation. Triangulation is used to cross-check findings and increase confidence in results by integrating perspectives from different approaches. While it provides more reliable answers, triangulation can also be time consuming and expensive to implement.
Interview Method for Qualitative ResearchPun Yanut
Interview is the verbal conversation between two people with the objective of collecting relevant information for the purpose of research.
Interviewing, a method for conducting research, is a technique used to understand the experiences of others.
McNamra (1999), the interviewer can pursue in-depth information around the topic.
Interview may be useful as follow-up to certain respondent
Theoretical and Conceptual framework in ResearchIkbal Ahmed
A presentation on Theoretical framework and conceptual framework of a research.From this presentation you can know -
1) About theory and 4 types of theory
2) How to choose a suitable theoretical framework for your research
3) How to make a good conceptual framework for your research
4) Find out Independent variable and dependent variable of your problem statement
5) Relation between TF & CF relative to Quantitative and Qualitative methodology
This document discusses different types of triangulation that can be used in research to increase validity and credibility. It defines triangulation as using multiple methods, data sources, investigators, theories or research contexts to check results. Specifically, it outlines data triangulation, investigator triangulation, theory triangulation, methodological triangulation and environmental triangulation. For each type, it provides an example of how it could be applied in practice to strengthen research findings.
This document provides an overview of quantitative research design. It defines quantitative research as the systematic investigation of numerical data to explain phenomena through statistical analysis and testing of theories. The key aspects covered include: variables are the basic building blocks and can be categorical or quantitative; variables can be independent, dependent, mediating or moderating; experimental research involves manipulating the independent variable while non-experimental research observes relationships; correlational research examines relationships between variables; and ex post facto research investigates causes retrospectively when manipulation is not possible. Experimental, quasi-experimental, single-case and meta-analysis are also discussed as research methods.
Thematic analysis in qualitative research Explained with ExampleSufi Nouman Riaz
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Thematic analysis is a technique of data analysis while conducting a qualitative study. Thematic analysis is the most recognized, adapted, and used approach to analyze qualitative data.
This video is made as per the illustrations and procedures explained in the Braun and Clarke (2006) research article on Thematic Analysis.
Have you just conducted a qualitative study involving:
Interviews
Focus Groups
Observations
Document or artifact analysis
Journal notes or reflections?
How to use this type of data?
Just as there are numerous statistical tests to run for quantitative data, there are just as many options for qualitative data analysis.
THEMATIC APPROACH
Most common forms of analysis in qualitative research. It emphasizes Pinpointing, Examining, Recording
Patterns (or "themes") within data.
Themes are patterns across data sets that are important to the description of a phenomenon and are associated to a specific research question.
Themes become categories for analysis
6 Phases of Coding
(Thematic Analysis)
1-Familiarization with data
2-Generating initial codes
3-Searching for themes among codes
4-Reviewing themes
5-Defining and naming themes
6-Producing the final report
This document provides an overview of case study research. It defines case study research as a qualitative approach that uses various data sources to conduct an in-depth analysis of a case or cases. It explores the aims, definition, design, data collection, and analysis aspects of case study research. Examples of case studies are also provided. The document concludes with a group activity asking readers to consider how a case study approach could be applied to their own research areas and what units of analysis and design they may use.
Internal validity refers to how well a study is conducted and focuses on accuracy by controlling extraneous variables and eliminating alternative explanations. External validity relates to how applicable a study's findings are to the real world and focuses on whether results are generalizable and can be translated to other contexts. Together, internal and external validity are two key criteria that Campbell and Stanley identified for evaluating the strength of research designs.
Research Design: Quantitative, Qualitative and Mixed Methods DesignThiyagu K
A Research Design is simply a structural framework of various research methods as well as techniques that are utilized by a researcher. This presentation slides explain the resign design of quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-method design.
This document provides an overview of qualitative data analysis. It discusses that qualitative data analysis involves coding texts, identifying patterns, and reducing qualitative data into quantitative codes. It also outlines several stages of qualitative analysis including familiarization with data, transcription, organization, coding, identifying themes, recoding, developing categories, exploring relationships between categories, and developing theories. Finally, it discusses challenges of qualitative analysis including placing raw data into logical categories and communicating interpretations to others.
Grounded theory is a qualitative research method that aims to develop theories inductively from data. It begins with data collection and analysis to allow concepts and theories to emerge from the data rather than testing a predetermined hypothesis. Grounded theory was developed in the 1960s by sociologists Glaser and Strauss and has since split into different paradigms including Straussian, Glaserian, and Constructivist approaches. The key aspects of grounded theory include coding data through open, axial, and selective coding to develop categories and concepts into a theoretical framework or model.
This document discusses various qualitative research methods for collecting and analyzing data. It describes qualitative research as focusing on collecting narrative and visual non-numerical data to understand a phenomenon of interest. It then outlines several common qualitative research approaches like grounded theory, ethnography, phenomenology, narrative research, case studies and the types of data collection methods used in each approach such as interviews, observations, focus groups and document analysis. Finally, it discusses the process of analyzing qualitative data which typically involves preparing, organizing, coding and categorizing the data to identify themes and patterns.
Grounded theory is a qualitative research method that uses a systematic set of procedures to develop an inductively derived theory about a phenomenon. The method involves collecting data through various means without beginning with a hypothesis, and using constant comparison analysis to generate conceptual categories and their properties which are related through a storyline that describes the main theme of the research. Grounded theory is mainly used for qualitative research to build descriptive, abstract, and powerful theories that are firmly grounded in and driven by the data.
By the end of this presentation you should be able to:
Describe the justification of qualitative Sampling Techniques
Understand different types of Sampling Techniques
Narrative research design involves collecting and telling stories about individuals' lives and experiences. It focuses on studying a single person by gathering data through their stories. There are several types including biographies, autobiographies, and narrative interviews. Key characteristics are focusing on individual experiences, collecting stories chronologically, restorying them, and collaborating with participants. The design was introduced in education in 1990 and involves identifying a phenomenon, selecting individuals, collecting stories, restorying, collaborating, writing a story, and validating accuracy. Ethical issues include authenticity and ownership. It is evaluated based on its focus on individuals, reporting life experiences through stories, using chronology, describing context, emerging themes, and collaboration.
Qualitative research design in research in educationRashna Asif
This presentation all about the qualitative research design its approaches features characteristics analysis and also data collection tools in this presentation approaches are very deeply discussed.
This document provides an overview of mixed-methods research. It defines mixed-methods research as involving both quantitative and qualitative research methods in a single study to provide a more complete understanding than either method alone. It discusses the history and examples of mixed-methods research in education. Key aspects covered include different research designs like exploratory, explanatory, and triangulation; sampling strategies; steps in conducting mixed-methods research; and evaluating and ensuring ethics in mixed-methods studies. The document aims to explain what mixed-methods research entails at a high-level.
This document provides an overview of qualitative research. It defines qualitative research as research using text and pictures rather than numbers, taking a holistic approach to understand phenomena. The document outlines several major qualitative research designs including case studies, ethnography, phenomenology, grounded theory, and content analysis. It discusses when a qualitative approach is appropriate and provides details on how to conduct and analyze data for a case study design. The goal of qualitative research is to provide a rich story and tentative hypotheses about observed social phenomena.
Qualitative research uses words rather than numbers to understand phenomena through interviews, observations and documents. It is useful when little is known about a condition or environment. Some key characteristics of qualitative research include studying things in their natural settings, using the researcher as the instrument of data collection, collecting multiple sources of data, and analyzing data inductively to identify themes. Mixed-methods research combines qualitative and quantitative approaches by collecting and analyzing both types of data sequentially or concurrently.
This document provides an overview of mixed methods research, including definitions, types of quantitative and qualitative research, mixed methods designs, and procedures for conducting a mixed methods study. Mixed methods research involves collecting and analyzing both quantitative and qualitative data within a single study to understand a research problem. Common mixed methods designs include convergent parallel, explanatory sequential, and exploratory sequential designs. Key steps in conducting a mixed methods study are determining the research questions, collecting and analyzing both quantitative and qualitative data, and integrating the results.
Triangulation refers to using multiple methods or data sources in a study to increase validity and credibility. It originated in ancient Greek mathematics and is now used widely in fields like navigation, education, and social science research. There are different types of triangulation including data, investigator, theory, and methodological triangulation. The main purpose of triangulation is to provide a richer and more comprehensive understanding of the topic being studied by examining it from multiple perspectives. While it can be time consuming and expensive, triangulation offers advantages like increased confidence in results, unique findings, and a clearer understanding by challenging or integrating existing theories.
1. The document outlines a plan to adopt source triangulation as a research methodology for a thesis proposal. It discusses analyzing primary and secondary documents, conducting structured and unstructured interviews with key individuals, and comparing findings from different sources.
2. Source triangulation involves using multiple data sources to study a research question in order to increase confidence in findings. It can provide different perspectives and reveal unique insights. However, sources may be biased in the same way or have divergent validity threats.
3. The document recommends triangulating data sources, observers, theories, and methods to overcome weaknesses while also considering advantages and disadvantages when developing a research proposal.
Interview Method for Qualitative ResearchPun Yanut
Interview is the verbal conversation between two people with the objective of collecting relevant information for the purpose of research.
Interviewing, a method for conducting research, is a technique used to understand the experiences of others.
McNamra (1999), the interviewer can pursue in-depth information around the topic.
Interview may be useful as follow-up to certain respondent
Theoretical and Conceptual framework in ResearchIkbal Ahmed
A presentation on Theoretical framework and conceptual framework of a research.From this presentation you can know -
1) About theory and 4 types of theory
2) How to choose a suitable theoretical framework for your research
3) How to make a good conceptual framework for your research
4) Find out Independent variable and dependent variable of your problem statement
5) Relation between TF & CF relative to Quantitative and Qualitative methodology
This document discusses different types of triangulation that can be used in research to increase validity and credibility. It defines triangulation as using multiple methods, data sources, investigators, theories or research contexts to check results. Specifically, it outlines data triangulation, investigator triangulation, theory triangulation, methodological triangulation and environmental triangulation. For each type, it provides an example of how it could be applied in practice to strengthen research findings.
This document provides an overview of quantitative research design. It defines quantitative research as the systematic investigation of numerical data to explain phenomena through statistical analysis and testing of theories. The key aspects covered include: variables are the basic building blocks and can be categorical or quantitative; variables can be independent, dependent, mediating or moderating; experimental research involves manipulating the independent variable while non-experimental research observes relationships; correlational research examines relationships between variables; and ex post facto research investigates causes retrospectively when manipulation is not possible. Experimental, quasi-experimental, single-case and meta-analysis are also discussed as research methods.
Thematic analysis in qualitative research Explained with ExampleSufi Nouman Riaz
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Thematic analysis is a technique of data analysis while conducting a qualitative study. Thematic analysis is the most recognized, adapted, and used approach to analyze qualitative data.
This video is made as per the illustrations and procedures explained in the Braun and Clarke (2006) research article on Thematic Analysis.
Have you just conducted a qualitative study involving:
Interviews
Focus Groups
Observations
Document or artifact analysis
Journal notes or reflections?
How to use this type of data?
Just as there are numerous statistical tests to run for quantitative data, there are just as many options for qualitative data analysis.
THEMATIC APPROACH
Most common forms of analysis in qualitative research. It emphasizes Pinpointing, Examining, Recording
Patterns (or "themes") within data.
Themes are patterns across data sets that are important to the description of a phenomenon and are associated to a specific research question.
Themes become categories for analysis
6 Phases of Coding
(Thematic Analysis)
1-Familiarization with data
2-Generating initial codes
3-Searching for themes among codes
4-Reviewing themes
5-Defining and naming themes
6-Producing the final report
This document provides an overview of case study research. It defines case study research as a qualitative approach that uses various data sources to conduct an in-depth analysis of a case or cases. It explores the aims, definition, design, data collection, and analysis aspects of case study research. Examples of case studies are also provided. The document concludes with a group activity asking readers to consider how a case study approach could be applied to their own research areas and what units of analysis and design they may use.
Internal validity refers to how well a study is conducted and focuses on accuracy by controlling extraneous variables and eliminating alternative explanations. External validity relates to how applicable a study's findings are to the real world and focuses on whether results are generalizable and can be translated to other contexts. Together, internal and external validity are two key criteria that Campbell and Stanley identified for evaluating the strength of research designs.
Research Design: Quantitative, Qualitative and Mixed Methods DesignThiyagu K
A Research Design is simply a structural framework of various research methods as well as techniques that are utilized by a researcher. This presentation slides explain the resign design of quantitative, qualitative, and mixed-method design.
This document provides an overview of qualitative data analysis. It discusses that qualitative data analysis involves coding texts, identifying patterns, and reducing qualitative data into quantitative codes. It also outlines several stages of qualitative analysis including familiarization with data, transcription, organization, coding, identifying themes, recoding, developing categories, exploring relationships between categories, and developing theories. Finally, it discusses challenges of qualitative analysis including placing raw data into logical categories and communicating interpretations to others.
Grounded theory is a qualitative research method that aims to develop theories inductively from data. It begins with data collection and analysis to allow concepts and theories to emerge from the data rather than testing a predetermined hypothesis. Grounded theory was developed in the 1960s by sociologists Glaser and Strauss and has since split into different paradigms including Straussian, Glaserian, and Constructivist approaches. The key aspects of grounded theory include coding data through open, axial, and selective coding to develop categories and concepts into a theoretical framework or model.
This document discusses various qualitative research methods for collecting and analyzing data. It describes qualitative research as focusing on collecting narrative and visual non-numerical data to understand a phenomenon of interest. It then outlines several common qualitative research approaches like grounded theory, ethnography, phenomenology, narrative research, case studies and the types of data collection methods used in each approach such as interviews, observations, focus groups and document analysis. Finally, it discusses the process of analyzing qualitative data which typically involves preparing, organizing, coding and categorizing the data to identify themes and patterns.
Grounded theory is a qualitative research method that uses a systematic set of procedures to develop an inductively derived theory about a phenomenon. The method involves collecting data through various means without beginning with a hypothesis, and using constant comparison analysis to generate conceptual categories and their properties which are related through a storyline that describes the main theme of the research. Grounded theory is mainly used for qualitative research to build descriptive, abstract, and powerful theories that are firmly grounded in and driven by the data.
By the end of this presentation you should be able to:
Describe the justification of qualitative Sampling Techniques
Understand different types of Sampling Techniques
Narrative research design involves collecting and telling stories about individuals' lives and experiences. It focuses on studying a single person by gathering data through their stories. There are several types including biographies, autobiographies, and narrative interviews. Key characteristics are focusing on individual experiences, collecting stories chronologically, restorying them, and collaborating with participants. The design was introduced in education in 1990 and involves identifying a phenomenon, selecting individuals, collecting stories, restorying, collaborating, writing a story, and validating accuracy. Ethical issues include authenticity and ownership. It is evaluated based on its focus on individuals, reporting life experiences through stories, using chronology, describing context, emerging themes, and collaboration.
Qualitative research design in research in educationRashna Asif
This presentation all about the qualitative research design its approaches features characteristics analysis and also data collection tools in this presentation approaches are very deeply discussed.
This document provides an overview of mixed-methods research. It defines mixed-methods research as involving both quantitative and qualitative research methods in a single study to provide a more complete understanding than either method alone. It discusses the history and examples of mixed-methods research in education. Key aspects covered include different research designs like exploratory, explanatory, and triangulation; sampling strategies; steps in conducting mixed-methods research; and evaluating and ensuring ethics in mixed-methods studies. The document aims to explain what mixed-methods research entails at a high-level.
This document provides an overview of qualitative research. It defines qualitative research as research using text and pictures rather than numbers, taking a holistic approach to understand phenomena. The document outlines several major qualitative research designs including case studies, ethnography, phenomenology, grounded theory, and content analysis. It discusses when a qualitative approach is appropriate and provides details on how to conduct and analyze data for a case study design. The goal of qualitative research is to provide a rich story and tentative hypotheses about observed social phenomena.
Qualitative research uses words rather than numbers to understand phenomena through interviews, observations and documents. It is useful when little is known about a condition or environment. Some key characteristics of qualitative research include studying things in their natural settings, using the researcher as the instrument of data collection, collecting multiple sources of data, and analyzing data inductively to identify themes. Mixed-methods research combines qualitative and quantitative approaches by collecting and analyzing both types of data sequentially or concurrently.
This document provides an overview of mixed methods research, including definitions, types of quantitative and qualitative research, mixed methods designs, and procedures for conducting a mixed methods study. Mixed methods research involves collecting and analyzing both quantitative and qualitative data within a single study to understand a research problem. Common mixed methods designs include convergent parallel, explanatory sequential, and exploratory sequential designs. Key steps in conducting a mixed methods study are determining the research questions, collecting and analyzing both quantitative and qualitative data, and integrating the results.
Triangulation refers to using multiple methods or data sources in a study to increase validity and credibility. It originated in ancient Greek mathematics and is now used widely in fields like navigation, education, and social science research. There are different types of triangulation including data, investigator, theory, and methodological triangulation. The main purpose of triangulation is to provide a richer and more comprehensive understanding of the topic being studied by examining it from multiple perspectives. While it can be time consuming and expensive, triangulation offers advantages like increased confidence in results, unique findings, and a clearer understanding by challenging or integrating existing theories.
1. The document outlines a plan to adopt source triangulation as a research methodology for a thesis proposal. It discusses analyzing primary and secondary documents, conducting structured and unstructured interviews with key individuals, and comparing findings from different sources.
2. Source triangulation involves using multiple data sources to study a research question in order to increase confidence in findings. It can provide different perspectives and reveal unique insights. However, sources may be biased in the same way or have divergent validity threats.
3. The document recommends triangulating data sources, observers, theories, and methods to overcome weaknesses while also considering advantages and disadvantages when developing a research proposal.
The document discusses different approaches to mixing qualitative and quantitative research methods, specifically focusing on the concept of triangulation. It outlines some of the debates around combining methods, including arguments that the paradigms are incompatible and integrating them risks ignoring underlying assumptions. The document then describes various types of triangulation and mixed methods strategies, including how and when quantitative and qualitative data and findings can be integrated. Examples of sequential, concurrent and explanatory mixed methods designs are provided.
This document discusses different views and definitions of research. It notes that research can be defined as a systematic process of gaining new information or answering questions. It also discusses research paradigms and the three main components - ontology, epistemology, and methodology. Positivism, interpretivism, and critical theory are examined as the three major research paradigms. Key characteristics and assumptions of each are outlined. Quantitative and qualitative methodologies are associated with positivism and interpretivism respectively. Specific methodologies like surveys, experiments, ethnography, phenomenology, and case studies are also discussed. The role of ethics in research is briefly covered at the end.
This document provides an overview of definitions of mixed methods research that have emerged over time. It discusses early definitions that focused on mixing methods or methodology. More recent definitions emphasize mixing qualitative and quantitative elements across multiple phases of research for the purposes of breadth, depth, and corroboration. The document also examines definitions that view mixed methods as representing multiple perspectives or ways of understanding the social world. In summarizing various definitions, the document aims to capture the diverse viewpoints that exist regarding what constitutes mixed methods research.
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The Case Study
Many disciplines use various forms of the case study to examine an individual or phenomenon within a specified context. The approach and application of case study designs also can vary widely between various disciplines such as medicine, law, and the social sciences. However, in the social and behavioral sciences, case studies are often referred to as uncontrolled studies. Yin (2013) defined the case study as an empirical inquiry that investigates a phenomenon within its real-world context, when the boundaries between phenomena and context are not clearly evident, in which multiple data sources are used. Yin referred to the case study as a “method” as opposed to confining it to only an approach or a “tradition” within the various forms of qualitative research (e.g., Creswell, 2012). Generally, the focus of the case study is on developing a narrative or revealing a phenomenon based on an in-depth, real-time, or retrospective analysis of a case. Therefore, issues related to experimental control and internal validity are nonfactors within this approach. Although case studies do not infer causation and the results should not be generalized, the findings can provide rich insight toward phenomena and serve as support for theories and the generation of hypotheses. However, if desired, Yin does offer approaches and models for researchers interested in attempting to infer causation from case study designs (which differs from QCA analysis).
The emphasis in a case study is primarily the qualitative method; however, cross sections of quantitative data are usually collected as supplementary data throughout the analyses (see mixed method embedded case study design). The label of case study is often applied to many social science examinations as a catchall term, many times misapplying the concept (Malcolm, 2010). However, the case study design can be applied to any of the approaches within the qualitative method, such as the most commonly applied narrative and phenomenological approach in psychology (Singer & Bonalume, 2010a) or the ethnographic approach in education (Creswell, 2014). Creswell took a different angle than Yin (2013) regarding the type and description of designs for the case study. Gall, Gall, and Borg (2007) succinctly described a case study “as (a) the in-depth study of (b) one or more instances of a phenomenon (c) in its real-life context that (d) reflects the perspective of the participants involved in the phenomenon” (p. 447).
Confusion does arise when authors use different terminology for similar constructs. These semantic differences can be seen in the work of Yin, who uniquely defined and applied the terms holistic and embedded (see Appendix B) differently than their traditional uses; for example, the term embedded has an entirely different meaning when used by Creswell. Another example of this is the term case study design, used within the qualitative method and most often associated with the ethnographic and phenomeno.
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The document discusses various qualitative research methods including case studies, grounded theory, ethnography, and narrative research. It provides details on the definitions, typical procedures, and appropriate uses for each method. Key points include that case studies involve an in-depth analysis of a real-world phenomenon in its natural context, grounded theory is used to build theory inductively from data, ethnography focuses on understanding cultures from the perspective of participants, and narrative research uses stories to understand human experiences.
In house training 151114 qualitative researchHiram Ting
The document provides an overview of a training on qualitative research procedures conducted by Hiram Ting Huong Yiew. It begins with acknowledgments and an introduction of the instructor's background and experience in research. The contents section outlines topics to be covered, including research paradigms, designs, approaches, mixed-methods, and an overview of qualitative research. Examples and comparisons are provided between qualitative and quantitative research.
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Abstract
This presentation aims at providing useful knowledge and skills which can help doctoral students from different disciplines in doing research which inevitably involves time, energy and cost in data collection and handling of different types of qualitative and quantitative data gathered from various data sources by using a combination of qualitative and quantitative research methods. The process of researching becomes more complex when the researcher decides to adopt a mixed methods design for his/her research study because both qualitative and quantitative research methodological approaches to inquiry are involved in the entire researching process either sequentially or concurrently in data collection, data storage, data retrieval, data examination, data processing, data analysis, interpretation, and reporting of results in the academic piece of work known as a thesis or dissertation. This presentation provides ideas and suggests the necessary steps to take so that a case study database can be developed comprehensively and managed efficiently.
peer1 Qualitative, Quantitative and Mixed MethodThe qualitati.docxbartholomeocoombs
The document discusses qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods research. It states that qualitative research involves collecting textual data through surveys, interviews, and observations to explore behaviors in natural environments and generate new hypotheses. Quantitative research uses statistical analysis and numerical data to test hypotheses and identify relationships. Mixed methods research combines qualitative and quantitative approaches to gain a more comprehensive understanding by studying behaviors in multiple contexts using both textual and numerical data. The document indicates that the author's final project will use a qualitative method to gain an in-depth understanding of a complex problem by discovering people's experiences and perspectives through flexible interviews.
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Qualitative, Quantitative and Mixed Method
The qualitative method of research is characterized by the collection and analysis of textual data like surveys, interviews, focus groups, conversational analysis and observation (Olds, et-al, 2005). The qualitative approach is more uncertain, studying behavior in natural environments using words, images and identify natural patterns and themes. It also generates new hypotheses and theories based on collected data, narrating reports with description, categories and exploration. The qualitative can refute any hypotheses.
Quantitative research methods use statistical analysis for comparing, description and relating variables. It also uses numerical data, hypotheses testing, effect size and interval estimates. This is used to identify statistical relationships and generalized findings. It uses highly structured methods, such as surveys, questionnaires and observation. This can predict casual relationships; quantify variation, study design, statistical assumptions and conditions. This method is inflexible which helps with meaningful comparisons of responses across participants.
The mixed research method on the other hand is deductive and inductive with multiple objectives and forms. It studies behavior in more than one context or condition. Uses numeric variables, words and images with a statistical and holistic approach. In-depth narrative description and identification of overall themes are used as well. One major popular mixed method approach is the sequential explanatory strategy. This has the advantage of having multiple ways to explore a research problem. The mixed method can address problems of different levels, complement the strengths of single design and overcome the weaknesses as well.
The method selected for my final project model would be the qualitative method. This goes into details and more in depth, with cost-effectiveness, flexible times and locations, making interviews easier. It gives a clear picture of complex problems including how and what experiences about the project simply seeking to discover and understand the perspectives and views of people involved.
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Qualitative Research method is information that is gathered that can be discussed. It gathers information that can be formed into a hypothesis. According to the text, "much like in quantitative research, it is used as a broad explanation for behavior and attitudes, and it may be complete with variables, constructs, and hypotheses" (Creswell, 2013). When testing your hypothesis with qualitative research, there are many different processes that can be conducted. .
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2. Presentation outline
Introduction: Exploring qualitative research
Background for triangulation
Triangulation defined
Rationale for triangulation
Exploring forms of triangulation and discussion
Conclusion
3. Introduction: Exploring qualitative research
According to Moon et al (2016), qualitative research is defined by the philosophical nature of
the inquiry, that is, the ontologies, epistemologies, and methodologies that researchers adopt
during the design of their research projects and the associated assumptions they make when
collecting, analysing and interpreting their data (citing Khagram et al. 2010).
The growth of qualitative social science research (herein referred to as qualitative research)
can be attributed to an increasing recognition of its value in seeking to define and understand
complexity rather than to reduce it (Creswell 2009), expanding the range of research
questions that can be asked (Prokopy 2011); providing an in-depth understanding of
phenomena.
Qualitative research engages the target audience in an open-ended, exploratory discussion
using tools like focus groups or in-depth interviews. Qualitative research explores the “what,
why and how” questions and provides directional data about the target audience. It is
commonly used to explore the perceptions and values that influence behaviour, identify
unmet needs, understand how people perceive a marketing message, or to inform a
subsequent phase of quantitative research.
Researchers must provide sufficient information on their research design to enable end-users
to determine its quality, namely, the dependability, credibility, confirmability and transferability
4. Background for
triangulation
Triangulation has been used in quantitative surveying from at least the
1600s to describe a method that calculates a distance that is difficult (or
impossible) to measure, from two or more easier-to-measure distances
(Lowler:2017).
Historically, triangulation is a new concept in the social science repertoire
dating back to a paper published by Campbell and Fiske in 1959. In their
paper they discussed establishing validity of measures through the
application of a multitrait-multimethod matrix, a procedure which examines
both convergent and discriminant validation of measures of traits state
Mathison (1988). While the procedure was presented in a mathematically
elegant fashion; the basic idea was that in the development of measures
of psychological traits, several methods should be employed to measure.
The metaphor is a good one because a phenomenon under study in a
qualitative research project is much like a ship at sea. The exact
description of the phenomenon is unclear.
Webb et al. (1966) coined the term "triangulation" in their published paper
in the social sciences.
5. Triangulation defined
According to Cresswell (2013; pg 252), triangulation is collecting data
over different times or from different sources. The process involves
corroborating evidence from different sources to shed light on a theme or
perspective.
Triangulation is the practice of obtaining more reliable answers to
research questions through integrating results from several different
approaches, where each approach has different key sources of potential
bias that are unrelated to each other (Lawlor: 2017)
Cohen and Manion (2000) define triangulation as an attempt to map out
or explain more fully the richness and complexity of human behaviour by
studying it from more than one standpoint.
O’Donoghue and Punch (2003) mentions triangulation as a method of
cross-checking data from multiple sources to search for regularities in the
research data.
6. Triangulation defined
(Cont.)
Triangulation involves using multiple data sources in an investigation to
produce understanding.
Some see triangulation as a method for corroborating findings and as a test
for validity of research through the use of a variety of methods to collect data
on the same topic.
Rather than seeing triangulation as a method for validation or verification,
qualitative researchers generally use this technique to ensure that an account
is rich, robust, comprehensive and well-developed.
Triangulation is an approach to research that uses a combination of more
than one research strategy in a single investigation. Denzin (1978), however,
indicated that triangulation should not be confused with mixed methods; but
instead, these are two distinct ways to conceptualize interpretations and
findings.
7. Rationale for
triangulation
Denzin proposes four reasons to triangulate:
1. Enriching-outputs of different informal and formal instruments add value to
each other by explaining different aspects of an issue and thus reducing
sources of error.
2. Refuting- where one set of options disproves a hypothesis generated by
another set of options
3. Confirming –where one set of options confirms a hypothesis generated by
another set options
4. Explaining –where one set of options sheds light on expected findings
derived from one set of options
It minimises bias and helps to balance out any of the potential weaknesses in
each data collection method
The goal in choosing different strategies in the same study is to balance them
so each counterbalances the margin of error in the other.
8. Rationale for triangulation (Cont.)
Qualitative investigators may choose triangulation as a research strategy to assure
completeness of findings or to confirm findings.
Assure completeness: The most accurate description of the elephant comes from
a combination of all three individuals' descriptions.
Confirm findings: Researchers might also choose triangulation to confirm
findings and conclusions. Any single qualitative research strategy has its
limitations. By combining different strategies, researchers confirm findings by
overcoming the limitations of a single strategy.
Uncovering the same information from more than one vantage point helps
researchers describe how the findings occurred under different circumstances and
assists them to confirm the validity of the findings.
9. Rationale (Cont.)
Triangulation does not only ensure validity but places the
responsibility with the researcher for the construction of
plausible explanations about the phenomena being studied.
Mathison (1988) mentions three outcomes that might result
from a triangulation strategy i.e.
Convergence: data from different sources, methods, investigators, and so on
will provide evidence that will result in a single proposition about some social
phenomenon.
Inconsistency: When multiple sources, methods, and so on are employed we
frequently are faced with a range of perspectives or data that do not confirm
a single proposition about a social phenomenon.
Contradiction: When we have employed several methods we are sometimes
left with a data bank that results in opposing views of the social phenomenon
being studied.
Triangulation therefore, is in support of the complementary
theorist who carefully considers the outcome in logical
sequence and evaluates whether differences in conclusions can
10. Rationale (Cont.)
A subjectivist scientific perspective, triangulation is seen as a way of
exploring the data, creating different data.
Triangulation is a validity procedure where researchers search for
convergence among multiple and different sources of information to
form themes or categories in a study.
Triangulation has some features in common with Austin Bradford
Hill’s concept of ‘consistency’ which he defines in his considerations
on causality as ‘[results that have] been repeatedly observed by
different persons, in different places, circumstances and times’
(Lowler:2017).
11. Exploring forms of triangulation
In his explication of how to use triangulation as a research strategy,
Denzin outlines four types of triangulation and Potter (1999) points out the
fifth to be the combination of other four:
Forms of
Triangulation
Data
Method
Investigato
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Theory
5th Type:
Multiple
Triangulation
12. Data Triangulation
Data triangulation refers simply to using several data sources, the obvious
example being the inclusion of more than one individual as a source of data.
However, Denzin expands the notion of data triangulation to include time and
space based on the assumption that understanding a social phenomenon requires
its examination under a variety of conditions.
Denzin (1989) described three types of data triangulation: (1) time, (2) space, and
(3) person.
Time triangulation: researchers collect data about a phenomenon at different
points in time. Studies based on longitudinal designs are not considered examples
of data triangulation for time because they are intended to document changes over
time.
Space triangulation: consists of collecting data at more than one site. At the
outset, the researcher must identify how time or space relate to the study and
make an argument supporting the use of different time or space collection points in
the study.
13. Data Triangulation
Person triangulation: researchers collect data from more than one level of
person, that is, a set of individuals (aggregate analysis), groups (interactive
analysis), or collectives (collectivity level).
Researchers might also discover data that are dissimilar among levels. In such a
case, researchers would collect additional data to resolve the incongruence.
Example: for example, to study the effect of an inservice program on teachers,
one should observe teachers at different times of the school day or year and in
different settings such as the classroom and the teachers' lounge.
14. Methodological Triangulation
Smith and Kleine (1986) suggest that the use of multi-methods results in "different
images of understanding" thus increasing the "potency" of evaluation findings.
Methodological triangulation is the most discussed type of triangulation and refers
to the use of multiple methods in the examination of a social phenomenon.
Denzin suggests that the within-methods triangulation approach has limited value,
because essentially only one method is being used, and finds the between-
methods triangulation strategy more satisfying.
Methods triangulation at the design level has also been called between-method
triangulation and methods triangulation at the data collection level has been called
within-method triangulation. This implies methods triangulation can occur at the
level of design or data collection.
"The rationale for this strategy is that the flaws of one method are often the
strengths of another: and by combining methods, observers can achieve the best
of each while overcoming their unique deficiences" (Denzin, 1978, p. 302).
This method is potentially the most powerful because of the bias of methods from
one paradigm could be counterbalanced by the methods from the other, Gray D E
(2014).
15. Methodological Triangulation (Cont.)
a. Design/Between-method
Design methods triangulation most often uses quantitative methods combined with qualitative
methods in the study design.
simultaneous implementation
sequential implementation
Theory should emerge from the qualitative findings and should not be forced by researchers
into the theory they are using for the quantitative portion of the study.
The blending of qualitative and quantitative approaches does not occur during either data
generation or analysis. Rather, researchers blend these approaches at the level of
interpretation, merging findings from each technique to derive a consistent outcome.
The process of merging findings "is an informed thought process, involving judgment,
wisdom, creativity, and insight and includes the privilege of creating or modifying theory“.
lf contradictory findings emerge or researchers find negative cases, the investigators most
likely will need to study the phenomenon further.
Sometimes triangulation design method might use two different qualitative research methods.
When researchers combine methods at the design level, they should consider the purpose of
the research and make a logical argument for using each method.
16. Methodological Triangulation (Cont.)
b. Data collection/Within method
Using methods triangulation at the level of data collection, researchers use two
different techniques of data collection, but each technique is within the same
research tradition.
“is given when different approaches in one method are used systematically and
are theoretically well founded” (Flick 2007, p.73).
refers to different ways of finding data contained in one method.
The purpose of combining the data collection methods is to provide a more holistic
and better understanding of the phenomenon under study.
Example: For instance, within a survey, various subscales can be used in one
questionnaire, assessing different aspects of a phenomenon; or some items can be
included in order to check up on other items.
17. Investigator Triangulation
Investigator triangulation occurs when two or more researchers with divergent
backgrounds and expertise work together on the same study.
To achieve investigator triangulation, multiple investigators each must have
prominent roles in the study and their areas of expertise must be complementary.
involves more than one investigator in the research process, is also considered
good practice. This perhaps more than other types of triangulation is usually built
into the research process because most studies simply require more than one
individual to accomplish the necessary data collection. However, the decision about
who these multiple researchers should be and what their roles should be in the
research process is problematic (Denzin, 1978; Miles, 1982). How much hands-on
data collection the principal investigator needs to do in order to analyze the data,
and how much data analysis is relegated to field workers because much of the
analysis occurs as data are collected, are both relevant and not easily answered
questions.
18. Investigator Triangulation (Cont.)
Use of methods triangulation usually requires investigator triangulation because
few investigators are expert in more than one research method. This involvement in
data collection and analysis allows verification of findings from a range of
perspectives.
This can provide a check on selective perception and illuminate blind spots in an
interpretive analysis, Blanche ,et al(2006)
The goal is not to seek consensus, but to understand multiple ways of seeing the
data.
Observer bias can be reduced and inter-judge reliability can be improved.
However, the observers should be taught to keep an open mind and not to become
obsessed with their hypothesis. They should not jump towards solutions to a
problem as this will tend to make them ignore facts that do not confirm their
expectations, Creswell,J W(2013).
19. Theory Triangulation
Theory triangulation incorporates the use of more than one lens or theory in the
analysis of the same data set.
Is described as “approaching data with multiple perspectives and hypotheses in
mind” (Denzin, 1978, p. 297). Thus when explaining empirical data, rather than
using a well-known and suitable – and favourite – theory, or just letting data speak
for themselves, Denzin advocates a strategy that employs different theoretical
analyses onto the same set of data. Testing and discussing the findings in different
lights, new theories may also emerge.
Its using multiple theoretical perspectives to examine and interpret data.
In qualitative research, more than one theoretical explanation emerges from the
data.
Researchers investigate the utility and power of these emerging theories by
cycling between data generation and data analysis until they reach a conclusion.
20. Multiple Triangulation
which uses a combination of two or more triangulation techniques in one study.
According to Denzin to incorporate multiple methods of data collection, multiple
sources of data and multiple investigators with multiple areas of expertise.
Denzin states that multiple research methods are desirable because each method
reveals a different aspect of reality. This idea has since been developed to include
triangulation as a metaphor for strength, trustworthiness, and comprehensiveness.
A combination of multiple methods, data types, observers and theories are
combined in the same investigation.
Guba argues that trustworthiness through triangulation enhances the credibility,
dependability and ‘confirmability’ in qualitative studies.
22. Conclusion
Triangulation is a strategy that enhances the quality of the research
thereby ensuring that the findings are reliable, dependable and valid.
Idea of using different sources to verify the authenticity of the information
is important since a single perspective is never enough.
It helps to unveil the complexities of phenomena under study and
understand them in depth rather than generalising the findings.
Quality is not something that happens by itself it needs effort through strategizing and planning i.e. from collection through to analysis and interpretation. Hence the need to triangulate.
- To enhance clarity we need several viewpoints just like the ship at the sea.
-- Idea of using different sources to verify the authenticity of the information. A single perspective is never enough.
Margin of error: Is the possible range of values above and below the response you get from a given sample. The margin of error can be interpreted by making use of ideas from the laws of probability or the “laws of chance” as they re Sometimes called
An objectivist scientific perspective views triangulation may be justified as a means of validation, to make the findings more well-founded and convincing. (Nøkleby:****)