Discussion 1: Self-Reflection: What I Learned From Interviewing
Qualitative interviewing is more than a collection of techniques, technologies, questions and answers. Rubin and Rubin (2012) noted that it has the potential to change the interviewer into a more patient, tolerant, and engaged human being.
"It makes you aware of what you haven't seen before, and it enables you to pull meaningful information out of buzzing confusion" (p. 234).
For this Discussion, you will reflect on your interview experience from last week. Perhaps you have noticed how well (or how poorly) you paid attention; or that something the interviewee said astonished you; or how quickly (or slowly) the time went by.
To prepare for this Discussion:
• Review this week's Learning Resources related to qualitative interviewing.
• Consider the phone interview you conducted in Week 7.
o Listen to your recording 2-3 times.
o Review the notes you took during and after the interview.
o Consider how this experience is different or similar to a conventional conversation.
Post your reflection and analysis on what you learned about interviewing. Include in your reflection and analysis:
• At least two things you would do differently and why
• Something new and surprising that you learned
• A reflection about the value of interviewing as a data collection tool
Be sure to support your main post and response post with reference to the week's Learning Resources and other scholarly evidence in APA style.
Discussion 2: Comparing Data Collection Methods
By now, you have experienced and studied a variety of data collection methods from interviews and focus groups to transcripts and ancillary documents.
As Ravitch and Carl (2016) explain, "qualitative data collection should be intentional, rigorous, and systematic" (p. 145). But in no way should be bound by rules and procedures as much as related to the lived experiences of the participants.
For this Discussion, you will explore different data collection methods and draw comparisons. You also will examine strengths, weaknesses, and the challenges they may present.
To prepare for this Discussion:
• Review this week's Learning Resources related to codes and coding.
• Consider the similarities and differences in the data collected from your interview and from the transcripts of the Scholars of Change videos.
• Consider the other data collection methods you studied (focus groups, reviews of documents and social media; and your own memos and notes).
• Review your Major Assignment 1, paying attention to the alignment between your research question and considerations for data collection.
Post a response to the following:
• From the data you collected and other data collection methods you studied, compare and contrast the strengths and weaknesses of at least two data collection methods. Include an explanation of your experience using these different data collection methods. Also, include an explanation of what you found difficult or challenging and why.
• Explain how you as the researcher can ensure that your choices for data collection align with your research questions. Use your experience from Major Assignment 1 as an example.
Be sure to support your main post and response post with reference to the week's Learning Resources and other scholarly evidence in APA style.
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