Which of the following statements about data collection in qualitative research is true? Select all that apply
A) When interviewing participants, qualitative researchers do not tend to ask their questions in any predetermined order.
B) Unstructured observational data are often gathered in field settings through participant observation.
C) Ethnographers usually gather their data using both observation and self-reports.
D) The data for an unstructured interview are most likely to be in the form of field notes that the researcher records immediately after the interview has been completed.
A, C, D
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Qualitative researchers do not have a set of questions that must be asked in a specific order and worded in a given way. Instead, they start with general questions and allow respondents to tell their stories in a naturalistic fashion. Unstructured observational data are often gathered in field settings through participant observation. Ethnographers typically collect a wide array of data, with observation and interviews being the primary methods. Unstructured interviews are typically long, sometimes lasting several hours. Most prefer tape recording the interviews for later transcription.
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