Lesson Introduction

Welcome to topic 10. This topic will cover data collection and ascertaining the validity and reliability for qualitative research. I will cover the data collection methods for qualitative studies that include Interviews and Focus Group Discussion.  There are 2 main learning outcomes you will need to achieve through this lesson, as shown below. You will also spend approximately 6 hours on this lesson.

Completing this topic will enable you to:

1.      Explain the qualitative data collection method

2.     Describe reliability and validity in qualitative research