Chapter 7 Triangulation
Validation
Consequential validity-the consequences of using measurements should be considered part of the researcher’s responsibility.
Data source triangulation-we look to see if the phenomenon or case remains the same at other times, in other spaces, or as persons interact differently.
Investigator triangulation-we have other researchers take a look at the same scene or phenomenon.
By choosing co-observers, panelists, or reviewers from alternative theoretical viewpoints, we approach theory triangulation.
Methodological triangulation-most popular;
The stronger one’s belief in constructed reality, the more difficult it is to believe that any complex observation or interpretation can be triangulated.
Member Checking-In a process called “member checking” the actor is requested to examine rough drafts of writing where the actions or words of the actor are featured, sometimes when first written up but usually when no further data will be collected from him or her.
Chapter 8-Writing the Report
Page 123 excellent outline of report
To some people, a surprising feature of my work is that, at the very beginning, I make a careful estimate of the number of pages to appear in the final report
A lesser aid for me, but common for most, is the topical outline. Rather than a topical outline, I use a tentative table of contents with page allocations. The number of pages should be compatible with the logistics of communication.
Chapter 9-Reflections
Researchers do not step outside their ordinary lives when they observe and interpret and write up the workings of a case.
Qualitative case study is highly personal research. Persons studied are studied in depth. Researchers are encouraged to include their own personal perspectives in the interpretation.
Because it is an exercise in such depth, the study is an opportunity to see what others have not yet seen, to reflect the uniqueness of our own lives, to engage the best of our interpretive powers, and to make, even by its integrity alone, an advocacy for those thing we cherish.
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