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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.
My Colleague Says That We Need to Be Unobtrusive When Gathering Data—What Does That Mean?
My Colleague Says That We Need to Be Unobtrusive When Gathering Data—What Does That Mean?
Qualitative researchers often want to “be part of the furniture” when they are gathering data for their studies. If they are observing activities in the field—whether watching children on a playground or listening to executives in a boardroom meeting—the goal is to blend into the background of the environment so as not to disrupt the activities underway. Qualitative data are often gathered in these types of naturalistic settings as the people being studied go about their everyday lives. Researchers want to be sure that they are collecting data on individuals’ spontaneous, natural activities, rather than ...
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