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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.
Do I Have to Transcribe All of My Interview Data or Can I Simply Transcribe a Few Quotes When I Need Them?
Do I Have to Transcribe All of My Interview Data or Can I Simply Transcribe a Few Quotes When I Need Them?
Ideally, qualitative researchers will transcribe all of their data themselves, at the time the data are collected. The reflection and initial analyses that occur when a researcher transcribes the data allow adjustments to be made to interview questions, observational techniques, or other data collection approaches as part of emergent design. This is an important part of initial data analysis and will inform the writing process. By replaying recordings in the transcription process, a researcher can revisit the key issues raised by ...
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