Data Collection Methods. Semi-Structured Interviews and Focus Groups

Abstract

The authors developed a short course of introductory qualitative research methods to help the lessons learned organizations in the police community improve their data collection techniques. This document provides an annotated version of the course material. It should be of interest to research professionals interested in qualitative research methods. This research was conducted within the Intelligence Policy Center of the RAND National Defense Research Institute, a federally funded research and development center sponsored by the Office of the Secretary of Defense, the Joint Staff, the Unified Combatant Commands, the Department of the Navy, the Marine Corps, the defense agencies, and the defense Intelligence Community. The authors of this work are Margaret Harrell and Melissa Bradley.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2009
Accession Number
ADA512853

Entities

People

  • Margaret C. Harrell
  • Melissa A. Bradley

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  • RAND Corporation

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  • Biomedical
  • Human Systems

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  • Alzheimer Disease
  • Application Software
  • Computer Programming
  • Computers
  • Data Analysis
  • Enlisted Personnel
  • Ethnic Groups
  • Families (Human)
  • Institutional Review Board
  • Law
  • Military Personnel
  • Minority Groups
  • National Security
  • Personnel Management
  • Psychology
  • Unified Combatant Commands
  • Word Processors

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