 |  How to Design and Evaluate Research in Education, 5/e Jack R. Fraenkel,
San Francisco State University
Norman E. Wallen,
San Francisco State University
Data Collection in Qualitative Research
Learning ObjectivesStudying this chapter should enable you to:
| Explain what is meant by the term"observational research." |
| | | | Describe at least four different roles an observer can take in a qualitative study. |
| | | | Explain what is meant by the term "participant observation." |
| | | | Explain what is meant by the term "nonparticipant observation" and describe two different forms of nonparticipant observation studies that educational researchers conduct. |
| | | | Explain what is meant by the term "naturalistic observation." |
| | | | Describe what a simulation is, and how it might be used by a researcher. |
| | | | Give one example of a coding scheme that might be used in observational research. |
| | | | Describe what is meant by the term "observer effect." |
| | | | Explain what is meant by the term "observer bias." |
| | | | Describe the type of sampling that occurs in observational studies. |
| | | | Describe briefly four types of interviews qualitative researchers use. |
| | | | Explain what a "key actor" is. |
| | | | Give an example of at least six types of interview questions. |
| | | | List at least three expectations that exist for all interviews. |
| | | | Describe at least five techniques good interviewers use. |
| | | | Explain what a focus group interview is. |
| | | | Describe briefly why an informed consent form is needed in observational research. |
| | | | Give at least four procedures qualitative researchers use to check on or enhance validity and reliability in qualitative studies. |
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