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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.
Ethics Approval Seems to Be More Difficult to Obtain for Qualitative Projects. Is That True?
Ethics Approval Seems to Be More Difficult to Obtain for Qualitative Projects. Is That True?
The most difficult ethics approval processes pertain to studies that are of high risk to participants. Studies involving drug trials or invasive medical procedures, for example, are some of the most challenging to address during ethics review. Qualitative studies exploring topics deemed to put a participant at high risk of potential harm, or conducted with vulnerable participant groups, are also very challenging when it comes to ethics review. Ethics review can be considered “difficult” in these situations, as the review process may take more time or involve other considerations, such as legal issues. For example, ...
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