Qualitative Methods

Question 1

What are the key characteristics of qualitative research?

Answer 1

• Non-numeric (text, audio, visuals)
• Focus is often exploratory
• Focuses on understanding the “why’s”, “how’s”, and lived experiences

Question 2

What is the difference between qualitative and qualitative approaches in epidemiology?

Answer 2

The primary difference is qualitative data is non-numeric while quantitative data is numeric.

Question 3

What are examples of qualitative data collection methods in epidemiology?

Answer 3

• Interviews
• Focus groups
• Documents
• Observations