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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.
Which Do I Do First—The Qualitative Component of the Study or the Quantitative Component?
Which Do I Do First—The Qualitative Component of the Study or the Quantitative Component?
Deciding whether to conduct a qualitative component before a quantitative component—or vice versa—is an important decision to make, based on the goals of the study. However, there is no single, correct answer to this question. In fact, another alternative is to conduct both components at the same time so that the results from each can guide data collection and analysis practices. There are a number of considerations to make when choosing the ideal timing of qualitative and quantitative phases of a project, including
- Research goals. If the design of a quantitative questionnaire depends on the completion of a ...
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