Bogdan and Biklen (2007), there are different types of qualitative research that have common characteristics and similar procedures even though differences in data collection and analysis exist.
Naturalistic
Descriptive data
Concern with process
Inductive
Meaning
Ethical considerations
-Avoid research sites where participants may feel coerced to participate in the research.
-Honor the participants' privacy.
-Consider difference in participants' time commitment.
-Protect participants' identities to avoid embarrassment or harm.
-Treat participants with respect and seek their cooperation in the research.
-Negotiate with the participants the terms of the agreement to do a study.
-Tell the truth when writing up and reporting the findings.