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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’ve Heard That Quantitative Research Is More Rigorous Than Qualitative Research—Is That True?
I’ve Heard That Quantitative Research Is More Rigorous Than Qualitative Research—Is That True?
Quantitative research is not more rigorous than qualitative research; it is differently rigorous. In quantitative research, assessment of the validity (i.e., measures what it intends to measure) and reliability (i.e., can be repeated in the future or by others, with the same results) speaks to the rigor of the work. Sampling procedures, data collection tools, and other elements of study design will affect the validity and reliability of a project, so these various elements undergo a great deal of scrutiny in assessing the value of the project. In quantitative research, the rigor of the work will affect the ability ...
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