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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 There Are Some Interesting Visual Methods That I Can Use—What Are They?
I’ve Heard That There Are Some Interesting Visual Methods That I Can Use—What Are They?
There are many different visual methods that researchers can use in their projects during data collection. These fall into two main areas:
Researcher-generated visual methods. Researchers often use visuals as data sources, as well as to enhance other methods (such as interviews). Here, the visuals are identified and managed by the research team, rather than the participants. Examples include:
- Textual methods. Researchers gather visuals (such as magazine advertisements) to use as data sources in document analysis. Here, analysis is focused on the document itself; the document may also be used as part of a task-based method ...
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