Learning Objectives

Chapter overview and goals

After reading this chapter, you will have a better understanding of:

• How data collection is an iterative and recursive process
• The relationship between data collection and the other processes of qualitative research
• What it means that data are co-constructed rather than just collected
• The role of reflexivity in data collection
• The roles, processes, and steps for collecting researcher-generated data including memos, research journal, contact summary forms, and researcher interviews 
• Qualitative sampling procedures including selecting the site and participant group for your study