Preparing for Qualitative Research

Preparing For Qualitative Research Recall: The Situation Analysis is the springboard for identifying research opportunities/future directions The Problem Statement identifies the most viable direction(s) and proposes the information needed to better understand them.

Preparing for Qualitative Research For each informational need identified, researchers should make decisions regarding the best way to address it The types of questions and techniques most likely to generate relevant information

Preparing for Qualitative Research Developing the interview guide or discussion guide An outline for how the researcher should proceed through an interview/discussion Pre-testing the instrument Mini-group

Other Tools Required for Qualitative Research Recruitment Screener An aid used to ensure that the research sample is properly selected Informed Consent Disclosure Agreement Document used to explain the nature of the research, time obligations required, and participant rights