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Vanessa, Markus, Li IB Psychology Higher

Checklist for Paper 3: Qualitative Research, Interviews & Observations Qualitative Research -Distinguish between qualitative and quantitative data -Know definitions -Explain strengths and limitations of a qualitative approach to research -Explore the extent to which findings can be generalized from qualitative studies. -Representational generalization, inferential generalization, theoretical generalization -Discuss ethical considerations in qualitative research. -Raine et al (1997), ethical considerations, consent, privacy. -Schachter and Singer (1962) -Discuss sampling techniques appropriate to qualitative research: -Purposive sampling -Snowball sampling -Explain effects of participant expectations and research bias in qualitative research. -Explain the importance of credibility in qualitative research. -Weiner (2005) -Rosenthal (1964) -Explain the effect of triangulation and the trustworthiness/credibility of qualitative research. -Method triangulation -Data triangulation -Research triangulation -Theory triangulation -Explain reflexivity in qualitative research. -Personal reflexivity -Epistemological reflexivity

Interviews -Evaluate semi-structured, focus group and narrative interviews. -Find strengths and limitations for each method. -Discuss considerations involved before, during and after an interview. -Sampling method -Data recording -Traditional vs. Postmodern transcription -Debriefing

Word Count: Date: 03/02/2012 Checklist for Paper 3: Qualitative Research & Interviews

Vanessa, Markus, Li IB Psychology Higher

-Explain how researchers use inductive content analysis (thematic analysis) and interview transcripts. -Willig (2007) -Smith (2004)

Observations -Evaluate participant, non-participant, naturalistic, overt and covert observations. -Strengths and limitations -Discuss consideration involved in setting up and carrying out an observation. -Audience effect -Hawthorne effect -Disclosure -Discuss how researchers analyze data obtained in observational research. -Meta-analysis -Plomin and Petrill (1997)