2. QUALITATIVE METHODS OF DATA COLLECTION
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3. Qualitative data collection methods
Qualitative methods might be used for exploratory
studies, for formulating and structuring the research
problem and hypothesis, as inputs for designing the
structured questionnaires, as the primary sources of
research enquiry and insight into the mind, attitude and
behavior of a subject.
The information collected is more in-depth and intensive.
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4. Classification of qualitative methods
Qualitative Research
Procedures
Direct
(Nondisguised)
Observation
Sociometry
Indirect
(Disguised)
Content
Analysis
Depth
Interviews
Focus
Groups
Projective
Techniques
New
Choice /
Ordering
Expressive
Techniques
Construction
Techniques
Completion
Techniques
Association
Techniques
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5. Qualitative vs quantitative methods
Research stage Qualitative Quantitative
Study objective Exploratory, investigative Definite, conclusive and
predictive
Research design Loosely structured Structured, controlled
conditions
Sampling plan Small samples Large/representative samples
Type of approach Loosely structured Formatted & structured
Data analysis Textual and non-statistical Statistically tested and
authenticated
Study deliverables Explanatory and supportive Conclusive and action
oriented
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6. RESEARCH CONCEPTS AND
Observation method
Observation involves viewing and recording
individuals, groups, organizations or events in a
scientific manner in order to collect valuable
data related to the topic under study.
Method format:
• Standardized and structured
• Non-standardized and unstructured
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7. Content analysis technique involves studying a
previously recorded or reported
communication and systematically and
objectively breaking it up into more
manageable units that are related to the topic
under study.
Content Analysis
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8. Content Analysis
Universe of content
• Word
• Theme
• Character
• Space measures
• Time measures
• Item
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9. A focus group discussion involves collecting
information from a representative group of
respondents in a neutral setting. The process
generally involves a moderator who maneuvers
the discussion on the topic under study.
Focus group discussion
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10. Key elements of
Focus Group discussion(FGD)
• Time period: usually recommended that the
discussion should take place in a single setting.
• Recording: human or mechanical recording of
the entire discussion.
• Moderator: key conductor, might be a
participant or a non-participant.
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11. Types of Focus Group
• Two-way focus group
• Dual moderator group
• Fencing moderator group
• Friendship group
• Mini-groups
• Creativity groups
• Brand-obsessive groups
• Online focus groups
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12. Focus group discussions
Advantages
• Idea generation
• Group dynamics
• Process advantage
• Reliability & validity
Disadvantages
• Group dynamics
• Scientific process
• Statistical analysis
• Moderator/investigator bias
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13. The personal interview is a one to one interaction
between the investigator/interviewer and the
interviewee. The purpose of the dialogue is
research specific and ranges from completely
unstructured to highly structured
Typical Usage:
• Problem definition
• Exploratory research
• Primary data collection
Personal interview method
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14. • Stating the interview objective
• Identifying the interview guidelines:
unstructured, semi-structured or structured.
• Screening the interviewees
• Analysis and interpretation of interview data
Conducting the personal interview
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16. • Personal methods: these include at-home
interviews, mall-intercept interviews,
computer assisted personal interviews.
• Telephone methods: these include
traditional telephonic interviews, computer
assisted telephonic interviews.
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