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Qualitative Data:Preparation and Use John Southall Senior Qualitative Data & Support Services Officer Qualidata

Qualitative Data:Preparation and Use John Southall Senior Qualitative Data & Support Services Officer Qualidata . Some characteristics of a ‘good’ research collection. Intellectual content Extensive raw data created Supporting documentation Consent Anonymisation Listing supplied

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Qualitative Data:Preparation and Use John Southall Senior Qualitative Data & Support Services Officer Qualidata

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  1. Qualitative Data:Preparation and UseJohn SouthallSenior Qualitative Data & Support Services OfficerQualidata

  2. Some characteristics of a ‘good’ research collection • Intellectual content • Extensive raw data created • Supporting documentation • Consent • Anonymisation • Listing supplied • Archivable

  3. Intellectual content • Builds on previous research • Addresses new issues • Innovative approach to discipline • Innovative approach to Qualitative methodology

  4. Extensive Raw data • Types of research data assembled; • In-depth interviews • Focus groups • Field notes / participant observation • Case study notes • Images • Sound recordings • Range of material • Transcription quality

  5. Supporting Documentation • Examples; • Funding application • Description of methodology • Coding schemes / thema • Technical details of equipment • Interview schedules • End of award report • Adds insight • Aid to understanding and secondary usage

  6. Consent in Qualitative Research • Obtained • Clear and coherent • Reflects needs and views of all • Supports archiving and re-use • Consent that works in practice

  7. Anonymisation of Qualitative Research • Confidentiality respected • Problems of anonymisation • Applied too weakly • Applied to strongly • Timing • Potential for distortion • User undertakings • Appropriate and sympathetic

  8. Listing Research • Contents • Key elements • General • Specific to project • Template approach • Point of entry

  9. Archivable Research • Electronic Dissemination • Suitable formats for use and preservation • Problems of preparation • Cleaning up research • Repairing minor errors • User expectations • Meeting users needs

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