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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 There Are Many “Lost Opportunities” in His Dataset. What Does That Mean?
My Colleague Says That There Are Many “Lost Opportunities” in His Dataset. What Does That Mean?
When qualitative researchers listen to recordings, review transcripts, watch video recordings, or reflect on their data collection processes, they will often identify areas where they wished they had gathered more data. In listening to a focus group interview, for example, a participant may raise an issue that was not then discussed; the topic may have gotten lost in the conversation, with many people talking at once, and never be revisited by the group. Similarly, when researchers review a video recording of observational data, they may see an activity happening at the edge of ...
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