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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 Really Want to Use Focus Groups, So How Can I Design a Project That Will Use That Method?
I Really Want to Use Focus Groups, So How Can I Design a Project That Will Use That Method?
Qualitative research projects are designed to address the research questions identified by the researcher(s) involved. The choice of a particular method must be made only after the research questions have been outlined, as the methodology and method(s) needed to address those questions must fit with the project’s overall goals. For this reason, starting a new project by saying, “I want to use focus groups,” or “I want to design a mixed-methods study” is not the right approach to take for appropriate, sound research design. Depending on the ...
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