Qualitative research design and sampling techniques

Types of Qualitative Design

1. Qualitative research design and Sampling techniques

2. Qualitative Researches They are designed to provide the researcher a means of understanding phenomenon either concepts, opinions, or experiences by observing or interacting with the participants of the study.

3. Types of Qualitative Research Design

4. 01 02 03 04 05 06 Phenomenological Research Design Ethnographic Studies Grounded Theory Research Historical Reseach Case Study Research Action Reseach

5. Describes human experiences of the respondents Focuses on exploring and understanding individuals' lived experiences and the meanings they ascribe to those experiences Phenomenological Research design

6. In psychology, a study might explore the lived experiences of individuals coping with chronic illness. In education, researchers could delve into teachers' experiences of remote learning during the pandemic. Example

7. Ethnographic studies Gathers data from once he immerses himself to a certain group Researchers immerse themselves in the community, often for extended periods, to observe and participate in daily activities Researchers interview the respondents who are most knowledgeable about the culture; they are called key informants Aimed at understanding the culture, behaviors, and social interactions of a particular group or community

8. A researcher might immerse themselves in a remote village to understand the daily life, rituals, and social structures of the community, documenting their interactions and cultural practices. Example

9. Grounded theory research Aimed at developing theories grounded in data collected from real-world observations Enables you to seek out and conceptualize the latent social patterns and structures of your area of interest through the process of constant comparison Researchers begin with little to no preconceived hypotheses, gathering data through methods like interviews or observations Involves coding data to identify patterns, constantly comparing new data with existing findings, and ultimately developing a theory that explains the observed phenomena

10. Researchers could investigate consumer behavior in online shopping, developing a theory on the factors that influence decision-making in digital environments. Example

11. Used to study and interpret past events, contexts, and phenomena. It involves analyzing primary and secondary sources, such as documents, artifacts, records, and oral histories, to construct a narrative or understanding of historical developments. A story that tells a sequence of events that is significant for the narrator or audience. Historical research

12. World War II: A historical study could examine the experiences of soldiers through diaries and letters, providing insight into the personal impacts of the war on different individuals. Example

13. Case study research Case study involves an in-depth examination of a single person or single individual or single institution/organization. Principal benefit of a case study is that it can expand our knowledge about the human behavior or attitude It involves a deep understanding through multiple types of data sources The goal of a case study is to provide an accurate and complete description of the case

14. Researchers could examine a specific school that has improved student performance, analyzing teaching methods, curriculum changes, and community involvement. Example

15. Action research Aimed at solving specific problems while simultaneously promoting change and improvement Often conducted by a researcher in partnership with participants, such as educators or community members, to address practical issues Emphasizes participant involvement, promoting ownership of the process and outcomes

16. Education: A teacher may implement a new teaching strategy to improve student engagement in the classroom. They collect data through student feedback and test scores, then reflect on the results to adjust their approach. Example

17. Quiz time

18. Read each item carefully. Write TRUE if the statement is true and FALSE if it is false. Write

19. 1. The main purpose of sampling is the choice of appropriate participants to enable the focus of the study to be correctly researched.

20. 2. Wrong sampling approaches may totally affect the results and outcomes of a study.

21. 3. In the case study, the data could be collected primarily through in-depth interviews with individuals.

22. 4. In the ethnographic study, an equal number of individuals from 2 cultures could be in random.

23. 5. Action research is often conducted by a researcher in partnership with participants, such as educators or community members, to address practical issues

24. 6. Case study is in-depth analysis of a person, situation or event. Hence, it is difficult to operate .

25. 7. Principal benefit of an action research is that it can expand our knowledge about the human behavior or attitude.

26. 8. Grounded theory involves coding data to identify patterns, constantly comparing new data with existing findings.

27. 9. Historical research is used to study and interpret past events, contexts, and phenomena. It involves analyzing primary and secondary sources.

28. 10. The study that will use theory of culture is phenomenological theory.

29. 11. Historical research is used to study and interpret past events, contexts, and phenomena.

30. 12. Action research focuses on exploring and understanding individuals' lived experiences and the meanings they ascribe to those experiences.

31. 13. Phenomenological research emphasizes participant involvement, promoting ownership of the process and outcomes.

32. 14. A case study research involves a deep understanding through multiple types of data sources.

33. 15. In grounded theory research, researchers begin with little to no preconceived hypotheses, gathering data through methods like interviews or observations.