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Exploring 100 key questions (and answers) on the nature and practice of qualitative inquiry, this unique book addresses the practical decisions that researchers must make in their work, from the design of the study, through ethics approval, implementation, and writing. The book’s quick-scan, question-and-answer format make it ideal as a supplementary text or as a ready reference for graduate students preparing for comprehensive exams and writing research proposals, undergraduates in affiliated programs who will not be taking a primary course in qualitative research methods, and researchers working across disciplines in academic or practice environments.
I’ve Assigned My Participants Numbers (to Keep Them Anonymous in the Writing) but Now My Supervisor Says I Should Give Them Pseudonyms Instead. Which Approach Is Best?
I’ve Assigned My Participants Numbers (to Keep Them Anonymous in the Writing) but Now My Supervisor Says I Should Give Them Pseudonyms Instead. Which Approach Is Best?
Researchers use various approaches to anonymize participants when writing up the results of their research. In some cases, participants are assigned numbers (such as “Interviewee #14”) or they are represented by generic demographic details designed to shield their identity (such as “15-year-old boy participant”). Some researchers even create intricate coding systems to reflect data collection details pertinent to the dataset, which help them to organize their files; for example, a participant ...
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