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.

Co-Teaching in Inclusive Classrooms: A Metasynthesis of Qualitative Research

Abstract: T: Thirty-two qualitative investigations of co-teaching in inclusive classrooms were in- cluded in a metasynthesis employing qualitative research integration techniques. It was concluded that co-teachers generally supported co-teaching, although a number of important needs were iden- tified, including planning time, student skill level, and training; many of these needs were linked to administrative support. The dominant co-teaching role was found to be "one teach, one assist," in classrooms characterized by traditional instruction, even though this method is not highly rec- ommended in the literature. The special education teacher was often observed to play a subordinate role. Techniques often recommended for special education teachers, such as peer mediation, strategy instruction, mnemonics, and training of study skills, self-advocacy skills, and self-monitoring, were infrequently observed.

Mixing Methods: qualitative and quantitative research

Abstract: Part 1 Considerations using multi-methods: combining qualitative and quantitative approaches - an overview, Julia Brannen deconstructing the qualitative-quantitative divide, Martyn Hammersley quantitative and qualitative research - further reflections on their integration, Alan Bryman. Part 2 Studies using multi-methods: the relationship between quantitative and qualitative approaches in social policy research, Roger Bullock, et al integrating methods in applied research in social policy - a case study of carers, Hazel Qureshi combining quantitative and qualitative methods - a case study of the implementation of the Open College policy, Margaret Bird multiple methods in the study of household resource allocation, Heather Laurie.

Multiple methods in qualitative research with children: more insight or just more?

Abstract: This article explores the research implications of using multi-methods within a broad qualitative approach by drawing on the experience of conducting two childhood obesity-focused qualitative studies of Australian children’s perceptions and experiences of place, space and physical activity. Children described and depicted their physical activities and experiences: in focus group interviews, by mapping their local, social and recreational spaces and by photographing their meaningful places, spaces and activities using a Photovoice approach. The authors describe, reflect on and critique their chosen research approach, discussing the value, utility and pitfalls associated with using multiple methods with children. The article concludes that using multiple methods in researching children’s experiences is a valuable approach that does not merely duplicate data but also offers complementary insights and understandings that may be difficult to access through reliance on a single method of data collection.

Doing Qualitative Field Research in Management Accounting: Positioning Data to Contribute to Theory

Abstract: In this paper we argue that theory, method, methodology, and knowledge gains in qualitative field studies are intertwined through the ongoing hypothesis development in the field. We develop our argument through a discussion of specific qualitative field studies in management accounting. We emphasise in particular the distinctive role of theory in qualitative research as relating to expression of a subjective reality more than clarification of an objective one. In considering this subjectivity we discuss the ways in which the doing of qualitative research brings to bear discipline on the researcher allowing us to assess the trustworthiness of their accounts. The intention is to develop a more appropriate basis for judging the plausibility of qualitative field studies than notions borrowed from positivistic methodology.