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11 months ago in Publications , Qualitative Research By RaymondAdert
Please help me with some examples of an unbiased qualitative research question
I'm developing questions for my phenomenological study and my advisor warned against "leading the witness." I understand the principle of openness theoretically, but I'm struggling to translate it into concrete, well-worded questions. Practical examples from experienced researchers would be very helpful for my design.
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By Farah Answered 3 months ago
The goal is to ask questions that open a space for the participant's experience, not your assumptions. Avoid questions that imply a desired answer (e.g., "How stressful was that?"). Instead, try these more neutral phrasings I've used: "Could you walk me through that experience in as much detail as you're comfortable sharing?" or "What was that process like for you?" For meanings, ask "What did that mean to you?" rather than "Did that mean X?" A good check is to see if your question can be answered with a simple "yes" or "no" if so, rephrase it to be more open.
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