PSYC 201W Chapter Notes -Pragmatism, Design Matrix, Emic And Etic
9 Dec 2014
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The type of research relying on qualitative research data. Type of research in which quantitative & qualitative data approaches are combined in a single study. Only noticing data that support one"s prior expectations. Searching for cases that challenge one"s expectations or current findings. The factual accuracy of the account reported by the researcher. Use of multiple investigators to collect & interpret the data. Accurately portraying the participants" subjective viewpoints & meanings. Member checking to see if participant"s agree with the researchers statements, interpretations, & conclusions. Descriptions that are very close to participants" words or are direct verbatim quotes. Degree to which the theory or explanation fits the data. Spending enough time in the field to fully understand what is being studied. The use of multiple theories or perspectives to aid in interpreting the data. Construction & testing of a complex hypothesis. Discussing your interpretations with one"s peers & colleges.
