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.

Research Methods for Social Work

Abstract: In this extensive revision of their best-selling research methods text for social workers, Rubin and Babbie retain the integrity of their comprehensive, quantitative approach, while truly integrating increased coverage of qualitative methods This text has been acclaimed for the depth and breadth of coverage and the clear and often humorous writing style Building on those winning qualities, the authors have created a new edition that provides a balanced and up-to-date presentation, current coverage of technological advances, culturally competent research, and other topics of emerging importance Considered the best social work research methods resource, Rubin and Babbie's text balances depth of content with student-friendly examples and consistently helps students see the connections between research and social work practice

Qualitative Methods in Social Work Research

Abstract: PREFACE 1. The Qualitative Methods Family 2. Choosing the Right Approach(es) 3. Getting Started: Study Design and Sampling 4. Ethical Issues in Qualitative Research 5. Entering the Field and Conducting Observation 6. Interviewing and Use of Documents 7. Data Analysis and Interpretation 8. Strategies for Rigor 9. Telling the Story: Writing Up the Qualitative Study 10. Mixed Methods APPENDIX: WRITING A QUALITATIVE METHODS PROPOSAL FOR EXTERNAL FUNDING REFERENCES INDEX ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Bridging the qualitative-quantitative divide: guidelines for conducting mixed methods research in information systems

Abstract: Mixed methods research is an approach that combines quantitative and qualitative research methods in the same research inquiry. Such work can help develop rich insights into various phenomena of interest that cannot be fully understood using only a quantitative or a qualitative method. Notwithstanding the benefits and repeated calls for such work, there is a dearth of mixed methods research in information systems. Building on the literature on recent methodological advances in mixed methods research, we develop a set of guidelines for conducting mixed methods research in IS. We particularly elaborate on three important aspects of conducting mixed methods research: (1) appropriateness of a mixed methods approach; (2) development of meta-inferences (i.e., substantive theory) from mixed methods research; and (3) assessment of the quality of meta-inferences (i.e., validation of mixed methods research). The applicability of these guidelines is illustrated using two published IS papers that used mixed methods.

Nursing research : the application of qualitative approaches

Abstract: Part 1 The purpose of qualitative research: the role of theory levels of theory types of theory evaluating theory qualitative research quantitative research selecting an approach methodological threats to validity thinking qualitatively the power of qualitative inquiry. Part 2 An overview of qualitative methods: research approaches to studying everyday experiences selecting a method. Part 3 Principles of conceptualizing a qualitative project: the qualitative proposal evaluating proposals selecting equipment informed consent - special considerations anticipating dilemmas in data collection. Part 4 Principles of doing research: gaining experience beginning data collection principles of data collection principles of sampling the ongoing nature of consent data storage withdrawing from the setting. Part 5 Principles of data collection: interviews principles of interview techniques written methods of data collection observational techniques fieldnotes additional methods of data collection. Part 6 Principles of data analysis: the process of analysis data preparation methods of coding data management techniques types of analysis classification systems atypical cases issues in qualitative research procedures of verification issues of rigour. Part 7 Qualitative approaches: phenomenology ethnography grounded theory ethnoscience methodological triangulation synthesizing qualitative studies. Part 8 Reporting qualitative research: writing qualitative research getting published oral presentations preparing effective posters videos evaluating qualitative research.