Qualitative Research in Criminology Explained:
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What is research? A systematic process of collecting and analyzing
information to increase understanding of a
phenomenon.
What are the main characteristics of Aimed at resolving specific problems, grounded in
research? observable phenomena, requires precise
observation, and involves systematic procedures.
Why do we conduct research? To discover new facts, verify important facts, analyze
events, develop new theories, and solve problems.
What is qualitative research? Research that focuses on meaning, context, and lived
experiences, exploring 'how' and 'why' questions.
How does qualitative research differ Qualitative uses words and open-ended questions,
from quantitative research? while quantitative uses numbers and closed-ended
questions.
What is the philosophical foundation It is based on ontological and epistemological
of qualitative research? approaches that shape research questions and
methodologies.
What is ontology in research? Ontology refers to the nature of reality.
What is epistemology in research? Epistemology refers to how we know what we know.
, What are the four paradigms that Positivism, Constructivism/Interpretivism, Critical
shape ontology and epistemology? Epistemology, and Indigenous Ways of Knowing.
What is positivism? The belief that one objective reality exists and
knowledge is measurable and value-free.
What is constructivism/interpretivism? The belief that multiple realities exist and knowledge
is context-specific and co-constructed.
What is critical epistemology? The view that reality is shaped by power structures
and knowledge is political and value-laden.
What are Indigenous ways of Knowledge that is relational, holistic, experiential,
knowing? and honors Indigenous worldviews.
What is the role of qualitative research It helps explore and understand complex social
in criminology? issues and human behaviors within criminological
contexts.
What is the significance of qualitative It provides insights into social problems, informs
research? policy, and leads to innovations.
What does it mean for qualitative It involves emerging questions and procedures that
research to be an iterative process? evolve as the research progresses.
What is the importance of participant Qualitative research values participants' perspectives
voices in qualitative research? and experiences, providing a richer understanding of
the research topic.
What types of data are typically Data is usually collected in the participants' setting
collected in qualitative research? and analyzed inductively to build general themes.
What is the final written report in It has a flexible structure that honors the complexity
qualitative research like? of the situation being studied.
What is the significance of ethical Researchers must conduct inquiries with objectivity,
considerations in research? courage, and ethical standards.
Foundations, Design, and Methods – Questions
With Solutions
Save
Terms in this set (50)
What is research? A systematic process of collecting and analyzing
information to increase understanding of a
phenomenon.
What are the main characteristics of Aimed at resolving specific problems, grounded in
research? observable phenomena, requires precise
observation, and involves systematic procedures.
Why do we conduct research? To discover new facts, verify important facts, analyze
events, develop new theories, and solve problems.
What is qualitative research? Research that focuses on meaning, context, and lived
experiences, exploring 'how' and 'why' questions.
How does qualitative research differ Qualitative uses words and open-ended questions,
from quantitative research? while quantitative uses numbers and closed-ended
questions.
What is the philosophical foundation It is based on ontological and epistemological
of qualitative research? approaches that shape research questions and
methodologies.
What is ontology in research? Ontology refers to the nature of reality.
What is epistemology in research? Epistemology refers to how we know what we know.
, What are the four paradigms that Positivism, Constructivism/Interpretivism, Critical
shape ontology and epistemology? Epistemology, and Indigenous Ways of Knowing.
What is positivism? The belief that one objective reality exists and
knowledge is measurable and value-free.
What is constructivism/interpretivism? The belief that multiple realities exist and knowledge
is context-specific and co-constructed.
What is critical epistemology? The view that reality is shaped by power structures
and knowledge is political and value-laden.
What are Indigenous ways of Knowledge that is relational, holistic, experiential,
knowing? and honors Indigenous worldviews.
What is the role of qualitative research It helps explore and understand complex social
in criminology? issues and human behaviors within criminological
contexts.
What is the significance of qualitative It provides insights into social problems, informs
research? policy, and leads to innovations.
What does it mean for qualitative It involves emerging questions and procedures that
research to be an iterative process? evolve as the research progresses.
What is the importance of participant Qualitative research values participants' perspectives
voices in qualitative research? and experiences, providing a richer understanding of
the research topic.
What types of data are typically Data is usually collected in the participants' setting
collected in qualitative research? and analyzed inductively to build general themes.
What is the final written report in It has a flexible structure that honors the complexity
qualitative research like? of the situation being studied.
What is the significance of ethical Researchers must conduct inquiries with objectivity,
considerations in research? courage, and ethical standards.
