
Qualitative Research and Its Applications
Delve into the realm of qualitative research, exploring its core principles, methodologies, and distinct characteristics compared to quantitative research. Discover the various approaches, techniques, and challenges faced by qualitative researchers along with strategies to enhance the validity and reliability of qualitative studies.
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What did you know about qualitative research before doing the readings? What qualitative studies were you familiar with?
What is research? How do qualitative and quantitative research differ?
When would you want to do qualitative (instead of quantitative) research? What does qualitative research contribute? Thick description Critique Theory Building Meta-synthesis
Realist approach Direct Critical Phenomenological approach Social constructionist approach
Indirect measures Participant and nonparticipant observation Unstructured or semi-structured interviews Case studies Focus groups Content or archival analysis Autoethnography Discourse analysis Participatory action research Photovoice
Theory and method Collect data Open code Constant comparison (come back to ps) Theoretical saturation
Worthy topic Rich rigor Sincerity Credibility Resonance Significant contribution Ethical Meaningful coherence
What did you think of Campbell and Silverio et al.? What were some problems they talked about that would likely have not been an issue in quant research? What can qual researchers do to lessen strain? How would Campbell s study have been different if she d used quantitative measures?
What QRPs might you have in qualitative research?
Next week final thought paper final method presentations final method paper (#6) Final exam Monday, May 8, 1-3 Sabin 102