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 Is the Difference Between a Project Designed With a Qualitative “Paradigm” and a Project Designed to Gather Qualitative “Data”?

What Is the Difference Between a Project Designed With a Qualitative “Paradigm” and a Project Designed to Gather Qualitative “Data”?

What Is the Difference Between a Project Designed With a Qualitative “Paradigm” and a Project Designed to Gather Qualitative “Data”?

A study that uses a qualitative paradigm is one that is designed to suit the inductive nature of qualitative research. The design of the study is wholly qualitative. Research questions examine people’s perceptions, attitudes, and opinions, in-depth, with a focus on why they think as they do or why they act in particular ways. The methodologies and methods chosen for the study are selected to privilege participants’ voices in data collection and analysis. In addition, the writing of the work is focused on providing evidence ...

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