Qualitative Research flowcharts

Using qualitative research flowcharts

These flowcharts set out topics from interview preparation to phenomenology. Mapa Interview includes the interview guide, types of interview and conducting an interview. Focus Groups covers purposes, procedure and advantages, while Questionnaires outlines characteristics and applications.

Where to begin

For a process to follow, start with Conducting focus-group interviews. It sets out sections on establishing the group, developing questions, conducting the session and analysing group data. If you are reviewing approaches instead, the flowchart on approaches to qualitative research includes grounded theory, ethnography and discourse analysis.

Revise with the flowcharts

Follow the sections of a flowchart, then try to recall the points without looking. Return to the chart to check what you missed. Switch to a mind map on the unit page for another overview, or to a quiz when you want to check your recall. Pick a topic and follow its flowchart through.