Practice Field Observation And Interviews (1.2) - Qualitative Approach

Practice: Field Observation and Interviews

Lesson 1.2Qualitative Approach

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Question 1.
Define field observation in your own words.
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Think about how researchers learn about the habits of animals in nature.
Question 2.
What type of interviews allows for flexibility in questioning?
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Consider what 'semi' means.
3Question 3.
What is a key benefit of using qualitative methods in research?
- They provide quantitative data.
- They allow an in-depth understanding of subjects.
- They are faster than quantitative methods.
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Think about what you can learn from numbers versus personal stories.
4Question 4.
Is building trust with a community essential for qualitative research?
- True
- False
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Consider how you feel talking to someone you don't trust.
Question 5.
Design a qualitative research plan to study a marginalized community's views on a new policy. Include methods for observation and interview techniques.
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Who would you approach first for understanding community insights?
Question 6.
Evaluate the effectiveness of using a local facilitator versus a researcher from outside the community when conducting interviews.
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Consider the comfort level of participants when talking to a stranger versus a familiar face.

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