defines qualitative research as an inquiry process of understanding that is based on distinct methodological traditions of inquiry to explore a social or human problem
a qualitative research builds a complex and holistic picture, analyses words, reports detailed views of informants, and conducts the study in a natural setting.
Qualitative researchers are interested in understanding the meaning people have constructe
explains that qualitative research is a strategy to collect, organise and interpret textual information systematically
even though differences in data collection and analysis exist.
Naturalistic
no experimental approach in which subjects are studied in their natural
There is no manipulation of the environment
Descriptive data
The data collected in qualitative research take the form of words or pictures rather than numbers.
describe the data deeply
Qualitative articles and reports often contain quotations in order to narrate a particular situation as accurately as possible.
Concern with process
focuses on process rather than outcomes
The three main methods of data collection, focus group, in-depth interviews and participant observation
helpful in clarifying students or teachers’ performance in education field.
Inductive
analyses the data in an inductive
that theories or concepts are built on the base of gathering data
focus on behaviours, construct theories and reach conclusions.
When researchers develop theories, they have to spend time with participants to experiment themselves particular situations.
Meaning
know that meaning is of essential concern to the qualitative approach
the key element is to capture perspectives as precise as possible
researcher’s interpretations will be checked with those of the participants
reflects a deep concern to discover “what they are experiencing, how they interpret their experiences, and how they themselves structure the social world in which they live”.
participants have a vital role
contribute to the analysis of the data they generate
Codes of ethics have to be set by researches in order to protect participants
Honour the participants’ privacy.
Protect participants’ identities
Treat participants with respect
Tell the truth when writing up and reporting the findings.