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Qualitative research
About: Qualitative research is a research topic. Over the lifetime, 39957 publications have been published within this topic receiving 2390470 citations. The topic is also known as: Qualitative method.
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TL;DR: An overview of the complexity of sampling in qualitative research is provided, to encourage nurse researchers to seek out the primary texts and gain greater insight into the various philosophical underpinnings and sampling techniques in qualitativeResearch.
Abstract: While qualitative methodologies have increased in popularity over the past few decades, they have been criticised because of a lack of transparency in procedures and processes. While much of this criticism has been levied at analytical steps, many published qualitative studies give little information about the characteristics of the study sample or the type of sample employed or techniques used. In this paper, Gina Higginbottom aims to provide an overview of the complexity of sampling in qualitative research, and to provoke reflection and consideration of qualitative methodologies. It is hoped that this will encourage nurse researchers to seek out the primary texts and gain greater insight into the various philosophical underpinnings and sampling techniques in qualitative research.
398 citations
TL;DR: The major assumptions associated with phenomenographic research are presented and an example of the way in which research outcomes are presented is included to emphasize its distinctiveness.
Abstract: Phenomenography is a little-known qualitative research approach that has potential for health care research, particularly when people’s understanding of their experience is the goal. Phenomenography is explained as a qualitative, nondualistic research approach that identifies and retains the discourse of research participants. This article seeks to present the major assumptions associated with phenomenographic research. An example of the way in which research outcomes are presented is included to emphasize its distinctiveness. It is noted that phenomenography has potential in the area of qualitative health research and will benefit from ongoing development and application.
398 citations
398 citations
TL;DR: The authors argue that there is a "methodological orthodoxy" in how mixed methods is practiced that currently favors quantitative methodologies, with a mixed methods praxis that positions qualitative methods second and quantitative methods as primary with an overall mixed methods design that is in the service of testing out quantitatively generated theories about the social world.
Abstract: This article discusses how methodological practices can shape and limit how mixed methods is practiced and makes visible the current methodological assumptions embedded in mixed methods practice that can shut down a range of social inquiry. The article argues that there is a “methodological orthodoxy” in how mixed methods is practiced that currently favors quantitative methodologies, with a mixed methods praxis that positions qualitative methods second and quantitative methods as primary with an overall mixed methods design that is in the service of testing out quantitatively generated theories about the social world. This article upends the current methodological focus on positivism by centering qualitative approaches to mixed methods practice. A qualitative approach seeks to empower individuals’ stories with the goal of understanding how they how make meaning within their social world. Through intensive case studies this article demonstrates the synergy of combining methods in the service of qualitative...
397 citations
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27 May 2003
TL;DR: This book discusses theory as Testable Explanation, ethics in Accounting, and the Validity Trade-off in Archival Research.
Abstract: Introduction and Overview Theory as Testable Explanation A Critical Approach to Accounting Research Developing the Research Idea The Research Sequence Emergence of the Research Topic Conceptual Frameworks The Structure of DNA: The Development of New Theory The Bradman Problem: The Development of New Strategies The Longitude Problem: Implementing Solutions Strategic Management Accounting Theory, Literature and Hypotheses Sources of Theory Searching the Literature Modeling the Relationship Developing the Hypotheses Validity Concerns Data Collection Choosing a Research Method Sample Selection Measurement Issues Data Management Qualitative Research Verbal Protocols Data Analysis Descriptive Statistics Differences in Sample Means Measures of Association Analysis of Variance Multivariate Model-Building Research Ethics in Accounting The Ethics Quiz Informed Consent Ethical Guidelines Experimental Research The Problem Statement Theory and Context Experimental Design The Validity Trade-off Quasi-Experimental Research Survey Research Mail Surveys Design and Planning Issues Pilot Testing Data Collection Measurement Error Interview Methods Fieldwork Case Study Methods The Qualitative Analysis Protocol Grounded Theory Archival Research Cross-Section Data Time-Series Data The Validity Trade-off in Archival Research Content Analysis Critical Analysis Supervision and Examination Processes The Role of the Supervisor Examiner Profiles The Examination Process Turning Research into Publications Why Publish? Where to Publish? What to Publish? How to Publish? Concluding Remarks
396 citations