Interviewing in qualitative research can be used for collecting data on – and experiences, particularly when individuals’ personal histories, perspectives sensitive topics are being explored Focus groups effective if you are interested in the broad views and – experiences of people on a particular topic a useful and commonly used Secondary analysis of external data – method which allows you to carry out further analysis of an existing dataset to generate a more detailed understanding of a particular topic or area Literature review/search a very inexpensive method of gathering existing – internal and external evidence from a wide range of sources to provide a baseline understanding of what is known on a particular topic or area, or identifying good practice for particular interventions. This is often done on the basis that further work may need to be carried out, such as future research Systematic Review Evidence examines a collection of high quality studies, – providing syntheses of what the evidence tells us about a topic or policy area. You will have to determine what kind of information you require, who needs to supply the information, and under what circumstances, in order to select the appropriate method or methods to be used. It will also be important to check that those responsible for gathering the evidence have the appropriate level of specialist skills and training. 9 | Building trust and confidence Gathering evidence will usually involve a number of people, from those supplying the information to those responsible for gathering, storing, analysing, interpreting or using the evidence. Some information will be of a personal and sensitive nature, such as data about transsexual people or about grievances or harassment. Information about chronic illness or disability, and a ethnic origin or sexual orientation is also classed person’s by the Data Protection Act as personal build trust and confidence, ‘sensitive data’. To
Interviewing in qualitative research – can be used for collecting data on individuals’ personal histories, perspectives and experiences, particularly when sensitive topics are being explored Focus groups – effective if you are interested in the broad views and experiences of people on a particular topic Secondary analysis of external data – a useful and commonly used method which allows you to carry out further analysis of an existing dataset to generate a more detailed understanding of a particular topic or area Literature review/search – a very inexpensive method of gathering existing internal and external evidence from a wide range of sources to provide a baseline understanding of what is known on a particular topic or area, or identifying good practice for particular interventions. This is often done on the basis that further work may need to be carried out, such as future research Systematic Review Evidence – examines a collection of high quality studies, providing syntheses of what the evidence tells us about a topic or policy area. You will have to determine what kind of information you require, who needs to supply the information, and under what circumstances, in order to select the appropriate method or methods to be used. It will also be important to check that those responsible for gathering the evidence have the appropriate level of specialist skills and training. 9 | Building trust and confidence Gathering evidence will usually involve a number of people, from those supplying the information to those responsible for gathering, storing, analysing, interpreting or using the evidence. Some information will be of a personal and sensitive nature, such as data about transsexual people or about grievances or harassment. Information about chronic illness or disability, and a person’s ethnic origin or sexual orientation is also classed by the Data Protection Act as ‘sensitive personal data’. To build trust and confidence,
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