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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.
What Disciplines Use Qualitative Approaches and Are There Differences in Disciplinary Approach?
What Disciplines Use Qualitative Approaches and Are There Differences in Disciplinary Approach?
There are many different disciplines that use qualitative research. Qualitative research is very common in the social sciences, in particular, in such fields as sociology, education, social work, information science, anthropology, geography, and history. Social scientists examine the human condition in a range of settings and across various populations. The nature of human relationships, including the ways that people engage with organizations, social structures, and each other, are rich areas for analysis by qualitative researchers in these disciplines. Similarly, researchers in many health disciplines (such as nursing, public health, and medicine) also use qualitative research to understand people’s experiences in health-related ...
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