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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 Have Learned Negative Things About People in the Setting I’m Studying. How Do I Deal With This?
I Have Learned Negative Things About People in the Setting I’m Studying. How Do I Deal With This?
Qualitative researchers learn a great deal about people when conducting their research, whether these details are about the participants themselves or about other people with whom the participant engages. The degrees of positivity and negativity can vary tremendously and depend on the researcher’s perspective on the issue. As qualitative researchers design their studies in neutral ways so that they do not impose their biases, worldviews, and perspectives on participants, deciding whether to view an incident as “positive” or “negative” may well depend on the participants’ views. Participants in a ...
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