Qualitative Research Methods in Criminology:
Interviews and Focus Groups Explained
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Terms in this set (79)
What is the main focus of qualitative To explore meaning, experience, and perspective.
research methods?
What distinguishes a narrative review A narrative review may be subject to bias, while a
from a systematic review (SR)? systematic review follows specific guidelines and
methodology.
What is a key assumption of qualitative Reality is socially constructed, and individuals give
methods regarding reality? subjective meaning to their experiences.
Why is context important in studying Motivations are shaped by cultural, economic, and
gang members' motivations for social environments that qualitative research can
violence? explore.
What are the three types of interviews Structured, semi-structured, and unstructured
in qualitative research? interviews.
What characterizes a structured It is very specific, close-ended, and focused on facts.
interview?
How does a semi-structured interview It follows a guide but allows exploration of meaning
differ from a structured interview? and feelings.
What is the primary feature of an It is participant-led, narrative-driven, and highly
unstructured interview? contextual.
What is the first stage of the interview Thematizing, which involves clarifying the purpose of
process? the interview.
, What is the role of transcribing in Transcribing turns oral data into written text, making
qualitative research? analysis possible.
What is thematic analysis? A method used to identify patterns, themes, and
narratives in qualitative data.
What is the importance of verifying To check the reliability and validity of the findings.
findings in qualitative research?
What does it mean to present findings To reflect both participants' voices and the
ethically in qualitative research? researcher's interpretations while including context
and limitations.
What is a common challenge in Capturing tone, pauses, or emotional expressions
qualitative data analysis? can be tricky.
What is the significance of flexibility in It allows researchers to adapt as insights emerge
qualitative research? during fieldwork.
What is the purpose of using peer To enhance credibility and trustworthiness of the
debriefing in qualitative research? findings.
What is the goal of qualitative To amplify their narratives and challenge dominant
research when studying marginalized assumptions.
populations?
What does 'garbage in, garbage out' The quality of the review is dependent on the quality
refer to in systematic reviews? of the studies included.
What is the significance of starting It helps build rapport before moving to sensitive
with general questions in an topics.
interview?
What is a suggested fix for leading Ask open-ended questions to avoid steering the
questions in interviews? participant's narrative.
What does active listening involve Being fully present, not interrupting, and allowing
during interviews? silence.
Interviews and Focus Groups Explained
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Terms in this set (79)
What is the main focus of qualitative To explore meaning, experience, and perspective.
research methods?
What distinguishes a narrative review A narrative review may be subject to bias, while a
from a systematic review (SR)? systematic review follows specific guidelines and
methodology.
What is a key assumption of qualitative Reality is socially constructed, and individuals give
methods regarding reality? subjective meaning to their experiences.
Why is context important in studying Motivations are shaped by cultural, economic, and
gang members' motivations for social environments that qualitative research can
violence? explore.
What are the three types of interviews Structured, semi-structured, and unstructured
in qualitative research? interviews.
What characterizes a structured It is very specific, close-ended, and focused on facts.
interview?
How does a semi-structured interview It follows a guide but allows exploration of meaning
differ from a structured interview? and feelings.
What is the primary feature of an It is participant-led, narrative-driven, and highly
unstructured interview? contextual.
What is the first stage of the interview Thematizing, which involves clarifying the purpose of
process? the interview.
, What is the role of transcribing in Transcribing turns oral data into written text, making
qualitative research? analysis possible.
What is thematic analysis? A method used to identify patterns, themes, and
narratives in qualitative data.
What is the importance of verifying To check the reliability and validity of the findings.
findings in qualitative research?
What does it mean to present findings To reflect both participants' voices and the
ethically in qualitative research? researcher's interpretations while including context
and limitations.
What is a common challenge in Capturing tone, pauses, or emotional expressions
qualitative data analysis? can be tricky.
What is the significance of flexibility in It allows researchers to adapt as insights emerge
qualitative research? during fieldwork.
What is the purpose of using peer To enhance credibility and trustworthiness of the
debriefing in qualitative research? findings.
What is the goal of qualitative To amplify their narratives and challenge dominant
research when studying marginalized assumptions.
populations?
What does 'garbage in, garbage out' The quality of the review is dependent on the quality
refer to in systematic reviews? of the studies included.
What is the significance of starting It helps build rapport before moving to sensitive
with general questions in an topics.
interview?
What is a suggested fix for leading Ask open-ended questions to avoid steering the
questions in interviews? participant's narrative.
What does active listening involve Being fully present, not interrupting, and allowing
during interviews? silence.
