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EDL Qualitative
Term | Definition |
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Grounded Theory | Uncovers new theories based upon the data collection and analysis uncovered by the study of a certain phenomenon or process. |
Ethnography | Study of people, cultures and values that aims to understand those being studied (human behavior) |
Content Analysis | Systematic study of communication artifacts or media to determine patterns. |
Collaborative | Approach that focuses on structures or processes with the purpose of change in mind. |
Multiple Constructed Realities | Idea that different people have different versions of reality and not one truth is accurate. |
Researcher as Instrument | Concept that researcher is the instrument and their motivations are vital to the outcomes of the study. |
Distinction | Specific meaning of word or concept to prevent ambiguity or confusion |
Exemplum | Specific example of word or concept usually visual, concrete and detailed |
Amplification | Restating a term or concept to slow down and add detail. |
Metanoia | Qualifies a statement by rejecting it or calling it back in a milder or stronger |
Credibility | Establishes confidence that the results of the study are true and accurately represent the data collected. |
Transferability | Study is able to be accurately replicated or repeated with same or similar results. |
Dependability | Research findings will endure over time and context is accurately recorded during research. |
Confirmability | Confidence that results would be or have been confirmed by other researchers or studies. |