Debra McDonald’s scientific contributions

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Publications (3)


Using Qualitative Research in Planning and Evaluating Extension Programs: FCS6010/FY392, rev. 9/2011
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September 2011

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Lisa A. Guion

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Lamont Flowers

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David C. Diehl

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Debra McDonald

Qualitative research is a useful tool for understanding extension programs and can complement quantitative methods, because qualitative information, such as interviews, focus groups, ethnography, observation, and case studies, can help faculty gain a rich understanding of the issues they are addressing. This revised 4-page fact sheet provides a brief overview of qualitative research and discusses the ways in which it can be used in planning and evaluating extension programs. Written by Lisa A. Guion, Lamont Flowers, David C. Diehl, and Debra McDonald, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, September 2011. (Image by Parul Vora. CC-BY-2.5. Wikimedia Commons)


Conducting an In-depth Interview

August 2011

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In-depth interviewing is a tool for collecting rich information that can inform program development and evaluation. Learn the basics with this 3-page fact sheet written by Lisa A. Guion, David C. Diehl, and Debra McDonald, and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, August 2011. (UF/IFAS photo by Marisol Amador)


Triangulation: Establishing the Validity of Qualitative Studies

August 2011

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Triangulation is a method used by qualitative researchers to check and establish validity in their studies by analyzing a research question from multiple perspectives. This 3-page fact sheet presents five types of triangulation. Written by Lisa A. Guion, David C. Diehl, and Debra McDonald , and published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, August 2011. This is a major revision of : Guion, Lisa. 2002. “Triangulation: Establishing the Validity of Qualitative Studies”. EDIS 2002 (6). https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-fy394-2002.

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... In the third phase, parallel themes between parental dyads from different families were identified and discussed until consensus was reached among two additional authors (L.V. and M.V.S.). This process of investigator triangulation allowed enhancing the validity of the study [36]. The final list of subordinate (e.g., "preventing the inheritance") and superordinate (e.g., "concerns regarding the other children") themes reflected patterns of convergence across different dyads, based on unique aspects of each parent's and couple's experiences. ...

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Family-Level Impact of Germline Genetic Testing in Childhood Cancer: A Multi Family Member Interview Analysis
Triangulation: Establishing the Validity of Qualitative Studies
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  • August 2011

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... With widespread acceptance and popularity as a data collection method in qualitative research, it is also valuable in social science studies (Golam Azam, 2022). It offers various applications, including needs assessment, program refinement, issue identification, and strategic planning (Guion et al., 2011). In-depth interviews are also referred to as unstructured interviews and are a primary approach for gathering data in qualitative research (Robin et al., 2003). ...

Conducting an In-depth Interview
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  • August 2011

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