9.4 Key Takeaways

Qualitative methods

1. Describe some attributes to consider when formulating interview questions.
2. Describe giving examples of the different types of questions used in an interview.
3. Describe the sequence you would undertake in conducting an interview.
4. List the process for analyzing the data from your interview.
5. What do you understand by the term focus group?
6. What is the purpose and why would you undertake a focus group?
7. Describe the risks associated with focus groups.
8. Describe the advantages and challenges associated with focus groups (you will be asked for 2‐3 advantages and challenges)
9. List the process involved in analyzing the data from a focus group.
10. How do you become proficient in conducting focus groups?

Mixed methods

1. What do you understand by the term mixed methods research?
2. Describe the purpose of mixed methods research.
3. Describe why you would undertake a mixed methods approach in pharmacy research – including expansion of the study, complementary methods, development triangulation and initiation.
4. Describe the five general steps for conducting mixed methods research.
5. Describe the philosophical; underpinnings of mixed methods research
6. Describe the different mixed method designs, when they are used and their benefits