1. Preparing for Qualitative Research

2. 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.

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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