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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 Wait Until My Data Collection Is Done Before I Can Start Analyzing My Data?
Do I Have to Wait Until My Data Collection Is Done Before I Can Start Analyzing My Data?
In qualitative research, data analysis begins with the start of data collection. Although much of the data analysis (and writing) will be done once all of the data are gathered, researchers typically begin to think about, reflect on, and explore the nature of the findings alongside data collection. For this reason, qualitative projects are described as inductive and emergent in their design, with data analysis starting from the moment that the first pieces of data are gathered. The researcher begins to interpret what is seen in the data immediately ...
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