Qualitative research uses skills and methods which are unfamiliar to many science readers. Therefore, checklists of the sort mentioned above have value in helping to judge whether the researcher ...

The relevance to current trends in qualitative research of this type of hermeneutics is that it implores the researcher to keep track of his her prejudices during the research. Rather than judging ...

Types of qualitative research include small group discussion, interviews, keeping journals and diaries, and video documentation. Qualitative research involves several key considerations and each ...

Anne Lazaraton, Qualitative Research in Applied Linguistics: A Progress Report, TESOL Quarterly, Vol. 29, No. 3, Qualitative Research in ESOL (Autumn, 1995), pp. 455-472 ...

A More Open Future Over the last decade, there has been increased interest in research transparency across the social sciences. This ongoing conversation has served to illuminate the benefits that ...

Qualitative research uncovers the “why” Using methods like interviews, focus groups and ethnography, qualitative research seeks to answer the “why” and “how” behind people’s experiences and behavior.

Qualitative research in dentistry This paper is the first in a series of four that provides an overview of the key elements of qualitative research. In particular, it discusses issues such as what ...

Qualitative research produces large amounts of data from which the researcher can make broad extrapolations and attempt to determine the best course of action. On the other hand, this is somewhat ...

Business research is vital for companies of all sizes to make informed decisions, identify growth opportunities, and gain competitive insights. There are two main types of business research – ...