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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.
Qualitative Research Seems to Be More Expensive to Do Than Other Types of Research—Is That So?
Qualitative Research Seems to Be More Expensive to Do Than Other Types of Research—Is That So?
Given the amount of time involved in conducting qualitative research, these projects may seem costly to complete. Fieldwork may require several research assistants to be on the ground for extended periods of time. Because of the emergent nature of the work (e.g., where the types of observational data gathered may be chosen on-site rather than predetermined), research assistants are often hired at the project-planning phase and employed throughout the project. In these cases, personnel costs can be quite substantial. Although all projects may involve travel costs, especially in large-scale national or international projects, ...
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