Visual scheme 02: Qualitative Research

Visual scheme 02: Qualitative Research

1. Definition

   • Interpretative and material practice in a natural setting.
     • Characteristics
       • Natural settings
         • Field where the participants experience the issue
       • Researcher as key instrument
         • Collect data themselves:
           • Examining documents
           • Observing behaviors
           • Interviewing participants
       • Multiple methods
         • Multiple forms of data
       • Inductive/Deductive logic
         • Complex reasoning skills
       • Participants meanings
         • Multiple perspectives on a topic
         • Diverse views
       • Emergent design
         • The initial plan can change
       • Reflexivity
         • Researches position

2. When to use qualitative research?

   • Variables can't be easily measured
   • Research need a complex detailed understanding of the issue
   • Researchers want to empower individuals
   • Flexible style
   • To develop theories
   • Researchers want to understant the contex

3. What a qualitative study require from researchers?

   • Strong commintment
   • Time
   • Resources
   • Write long passages

4. The process of designing a qualitative research

   • 1. Preliminary considerations
     • Issue or problem
     • Examine the literature
     • Personal background/interest
     • Writing format
   • 2. Steps in the process
     • Acknowledging the broad assumptions
     • Interpretative lens
     • Listen the participants
     • Collect variety of sources
     • Analyze
     • Present data
     • Discuss

5. Good qualitative research

   • Rigorous data collection procedures
     • Multiples forms of data
     • Adequately summarizes
   • Frames the study within the characteristics (QR)
   • Detailed methos
   • Data analysis
     • Levels of abstraction
   • Writes persuasively
     • Clear
     • Engaging
     • Full of unexpected ideas
   • It's ethical
     • Respect the values

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