In addition to introducing you to coding, this assessment will also be an opportunity to connect these qualitative data logically with other evidence and existing quantitative data that you uncovered in your data-gathering process earlier in the course. This will also involve identifying potential ethical breaches and developing a plan to mitigate these potential issues.
Preparation
Before proceeding with data collection, you must receive approval of the plan you submitted in
Explain the risks involved in data collection and efforts to ensure ethical practices and accuracy.
How could someone be hurt or at risk as a consequence of a focus group interview, individual interview, survey, or observational data collected in your organization?
How did you ensure ethical practices in gathering your data?
How did you ensure accuracy in your data collection? What were the results of your member checking with participants?
What are the clear benefits of the information you obtained during your interviews or focus group and do they outweigh the risks?
How might bias creep into your data collection or analysis, and how might you avoid it?
