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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 Work With My Participants in Person, or Can I Use the Internet (or Other Tools) to Gather Data at a Distance?
Do I Have to Work With My Participants in Person, or Can I Use the Internet (or Other Tools) to Gather Data at a Distance?
Increasingly, researchers are using many technological tools to gather data at a distance from their participants. Although telephones have been used for decades for qualitative interviewing, researchers often raised concerns about the lack of personal connection afforded by this technology when engaging with participants. Newer technologies (such as Skype) allow qualitative researchers to mirror in-person interviewing techniques. This helps to build rapport with participants and also provides ways to show people materials or share links ...
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