Word limits: In several sections, upper word limits are given, and marks will be based on the answer given within the word limit. For example, where the word limit is 50 words, the first 50 words of the submitted answer will be assessed.
Some questions need to be answered by using Excel data sheet, attached with the order.
PART 1 – Qualitative Research
Explain the difference between a Method and a Methodology in Qualitative Research. Please give at least three examples of each. (Word limit 100 words)
Place the following qualitative methodologies in order from least inductive to most inductive: Thematic Analysis, Ethnographic Research, Grounded Theory, Interpretive Phenomenological Analysis, Narrative Inquiry.
Place the following qualitative methodologies in order from least deductive to most deductive: Discourse Analysis, Content Analysis, Thematic Framework Analysis, Auto-Ethnography, Biographical Analyses.
For each of the following study descriptions, please state whether a Grounded Theory Analysis or Thematic Framework Analysis would be more appropriate.
A research question which attempts to understand a specific phenomenon, occurring in a specific population, in a specific context.
The research question: What has been the effect of the National Bereavement Care Pathway launched in 2018?’
The research question: What are the experiences of pregnancy loss, in women seeking asylum in the UK, who do not speak English?
A study with a research question which aims to understand policy implications on practice, where patients, healthcare professionals, and charity partners are all interviewed, and then data is analysed by type of participant.
Discuss how sample size is achieved in qualitative research, with reference to three key concepts in qualitative research philosophy: Data Saturation, Data Usability, and Data Adequacy. (Word limit 300 words)