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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 Qualitative Research Is Only Useful as a First, Exploratory Step to Designing a Quantitative Project—Is That True?
I’ve Heard That Qualitative Research Is Only Useful as a First, Exploratory Step to Designing a Quantitative Project—Is That True?
In some cases, qualitative research is used as a preliminary step to the design of quantitative projects. Focus groups may be held to explore the range and style of questions to be asked on a questionnaire. Individual interviews may be conducted across a large geographic area to ensure that a quantitative design captures the range of issues across various rural and urban contexts. In these types of projects, qualitative methods serve a very functional role; they provide qualitative data to guide quantitative methods design, without ...
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