Research Vocabulary

#281

field notes

Example sentences

1. The researcher wrote field notes after every interview.
2. The field notes described the setting, people, and main events.
3. The team reviewed the field notes during the analysis.

#

#282

transcript

Example sentences

1. The researcher read the interview transcript several times.
2. Each transcript was checked against the audio recording.
3. Names were removed from the transcript to protect privacy.

#

#283

transcription

Example sentences

1. Transcription changed the audio interviews into written text.
2. The team checked the transcription for missing words.
3. Accurate transcription made the later coding easier.

#

#284

audio recording

Example sentences

1. The participant agreed to an audio recording of the interview.
2. The audio recording was stored in a secure folder.
3. The researcher deleted the audio recording after transcription.

#

#285

diary study

Example sentences

1. The team learned about people's experiences through the use of a diary study.
2. The methods section describes the use of a diary study.
3. The methods course includes an example of a diary study.

#

#286

document analysis

Example sentences

1. The methods course includes an example of document analysis.
2. The researchers followed a clear plan for document analysis.
3. The report explains why document analysis was suitable for the study.

#

#287

archival research

Example sentences

1. The report explains why archival research was suitable for the study.
2. The team discussed the strengths and limits of archival research.
3. The team learned about people's experiences through the use of archival research.

#

#288

digital ethnography

Example sentences

1. The team learned about people's experiences through the use of digital ethnography.
2. The methods section describes the use of digital ethnography.
3. The methods course includes an example of digital ethnography.

#

#289

coding

Example sentences

1. The researchers used coding to study the text and find meaning.
2. Using coding helped the team organize important ideas.
3. The report describes how coding was completed.

#

#290

code

Example sentences

1. The researcher used the code "family support" for the sentence.
2. Each code represented one important idea in the interview.
3. Two analysts discussed the meaning of the code.

#

#291

codebook

Example sentences

1. The codebook lists every code and its meaning.
2. The team updated the codebook after the first five interviews.
3. A clear codebook helped both analysts code the text in the same way.

#

#292

open coding

Example sentences

1. The researchers used open coding to study the text and find meaning.
2. Using open coding helped the team organize important ideas.
3. The report describes how open coding was completed.

#

#293

axial coding

Example sentences

1. The report describes how axial coding was completed.
2. Two researchers compared their work during axial coding.
3. The team followed clear rules for axial coding.

#

#294

selective coding

Example sentences

1. The team followed clear rules for selective coding.
2. The findings from selective coding were discussed in a team meeting.
3. The researchers used selective coding to study the text and find meaning.

#

#295

deductive coding

Example sentences

1. The researchers used deductive coding to study the text and find meaning.
2. Using deductive coding helped the team organize important ideas.
3. The report describes how deductive coding was completed.

#

#296

inductive coding

Example sentences

1. The report describes how inductive coding was completed.
2. Two researchers compared their work during inductive coding.
3. The team followed clear rules for inductive coding.

#

#297

memoing

Example sentences

1. The supervisor reviewed the plan for memoing.
2. The team kept records of every step in memoing.
3. The team completed memoing using clear and consistent steps.

#

#298

member checking

Example sentences

1. The team used member checking to confirm the interview findings.
2. During member checking, participants reviewed a short summary.
3. Member checking helped correct one misunderstanding.

#

#299

negative case analysis

Example sentences

1. The report describes how negative case analysis was completed.
2. Two researchers compared their work during negative case analysis.
3. The team followed clear rules for negative case analysis.

#

#300

thick description

Example sentences

1. The report used thick description to explain the local setting.
2. Thick description helps readers understand the context of an event.
3. The researcher included details and direct examples in the thick description.

#