Qualiative research

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    • Qualitative data is subjective, descriptive, and open-ended.
    • Research design refers to the overall plan or strategy used by researchers to collect and analyze data.
    • The postmodern paradigm rejects the notions of objective truth and universal reason, and focuses on disclosing hidden power structures.
    • The purpose of qualitative research is to explore the meaning behind human behavior or experiences.
    • The critical paradigm is interested in critiquing and transforming society to promote social justice.
    • Quantitative data is objective, numerical, and closed-ended.
    • The interpretive paradigm aims to understand the deeper meaning that people assign to social phenomena.
    • Qualitative data is subjective, descriptive, and open-ended.
    • Examples of qualitative research include case studies, ethnography, phenomenology, grounded theory, and action research.
    • The purpose of qualitative research is to explore phenomena through detailed descriptions and interpretations.
    • Qualitative research aims to understand human experiences and perspectives without predetermined outcomes.
    • Qualitative research aims to understand human experiences and perspectives without predetermined outcomes.
    • Qualitative research methods include interviews, focus groups, observations, case studies, and content analysis.
    • Postmodernism emphasizes that knowledge is constructed through social interactions rather than being discovered objectively.
    • Postmodernism challenges traditional ways of thinking about reality and encourages critical reflection on our assumptions and beliefs.
    • Postmodernism challenges traditional ways of thinking about reality and encourages critical reflection on our assumptions and beliefs.
    • Ethnography involves observing people's behaviors within their natural settings.
    • Qualitative research involves collecting rich descriptions of participants' perspectives and experiences.
    • Qualitative research aims to understand how people make sense of their world through language and communication.
    • Postmodernists argue against the idea of an absolute truth and instead focus on understanding how different groups construct their own realities based on their experiences.
    • Phenomenology aims to understand how individuals experience phenomena.
    • Qualitative research can be conducted using various methods such as interviews, focus groups, observations, and document analysis.
    • Interviews involve asking questions to gather information from participants.
    • Grounded theory seeks to develop theories based on empirical evidence.
    • Qualitative research methods include interviews, focus groups, observation, case studies, and content analysis.
    • Focus groups are discussions with a group of people about a specific topic.
    • The positivist paradigm assumes that there are laws governing social life that can be discovered through scientific methods.
    • Case studies involve detailed analysis of an individual or group within their context.
    • Researchers can use both quantitative and qualitative methods together in mixed methodology.
    • The constructivist paradigm emphasizes the importance of understanding how individuals create their own reality based on their perceptions and beliefs.
    • Ethnography involves immersion in a culture to gain insights into its values and beliefs.
    • Researchers use qualitative methods when they want to gain an understanding of complex issues or situations.
    • Mixed methodology combines elements from different paradigms to address limitations of single approaches.
    • Triangulation involves using multiple sources of evidence to increase validity and reliability.
    • Phenomenology focuses on understanding the lived experience of individuals.
    • Qualitative research involves collecting rich, detailed information about participants' thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and perceptions.
    • Qualitative research methods are used when there is little or no prior knowledge about the phenomenon being studied.
    • Qualitative research can be used to develop theories about human behavior and experiences.
    • Qualitative research methods are used when there is little or no prior knowledge about the phenomenon being studied.
    • Qualitative research involves collecting rich, detailed information from participants using various techniques such as interviews, observations, documents, and artifacts.
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