Beruflich Dokumente
Kultur Dokumente
Qualitative
Data
Definition of Data
Interview
most common
human participants are involved
done on one-on-one basis (researcher and the
research participant)
Sources of Qualitative Data
Observation
The researcher observes the research
participants in their natural settings.
Sources of Qualitative Data
Written documents
- provide data to understand better the issues
pertaining to our research problem.
- letters, posters on the wall or on the street,
written records, written assignments, etc.
Sources of Qualitative Data
Pictures
two types:
- taken while conducting
- previously taken and are relevant to
the research
Sources of Qualitative Data
Artifacts
- important objects that may be encountered
during the observation or talking to people in
natural settings.
- carry historical or cultural value that are
important to the research
Sources of Qualitative Data
Existing audios
- some audios that can be used as source of data
are speeches of powerful leaders, sermons, radio
talks, and audio-recorded lectures
Sources of Qualitative Data
Existing videos
videos or video clips that are accessible at home,
in school library or online that are relevant to the
research
Population and Sample