Conceptual Framework on Qualitative Research Design

Studies in Comparative International Development, 1998

A fter a wave of publications on comparative methodology in the late 1960s to mid-1970s 1 and the subsequent abatement of discussion, we are now again in a period of great interest in issues pertaining to qualitative and small-N research. 2 As a sign of the vitality of this literature, the new works have focused on a large and diverse set of issues, such as case selection, conceptual stretching, process tracing, the role of historical narratives in causal inference, and multiple conjunctural causation. Indeed, few issues that affect the conduct of research have not been touched by this literature. However, there is a downside to the manner in which this debate has unfolded. While more and more issues have been put on the table and more and more suggestions have been advanced, the contributors to this literature have done little to clarify how all the various methodological proposals fit together or add up to a coherent set of methodological guidelines. 3 A primary concern, consequently, is that students of comparative politics who turn to this growing literature in search of practical advice will become bewildered and discouraged, and hence will ignore it completely.

2009

Abstract This chapter presents a discussion on the nature of qualitative research. In it, a number of contributors to the book sit down for a general roundtable discussion on qualitative methodologies. Here they express their thinking in relation to a range of questions on qualitative methodologies put to them by the moderator, one of the editors of the volume. The objective of the chapter is to provide readers with an insight into a free flowing discussion amongst academics on the nature of qualitative research.

Presented at Academic Business World International Conference. Nashville, Tennessee. May, 2007 , 2007

It is often difficult to choose between quantitative and qualitative research design. At times, a researcher may choose a design because he or she is more familiar with one method or the other or a colleague recommends a particular design. However, our research will be more helpful if we make our decision based on well-considered, suitable design rather than simply choosing a design that is more familiar or comfortable to the researcher. The purpose of this paper is to introduce graduate students and new researchers to quantitative and qualitative research design and to help them choose the best method based on the type of information needed and analytical capability.

Qualitative Research Methods in Mental Health and Psychotherapy, 2011

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The rigor of a well-designed qualitative research study heavily relies on the extent to which those conducting the study are informed about the theory and practice of it. The more knowledgeable the researchers are about different research design methods, the more salient their research findings will be. As much important as it is to know the philosophical underpinnings or the researchers’ positioning themselves prior to a qualitative research design, it is especially critical to have a profound understanding of the major concepts vested in it. Such understanding includes—but is not limited to—when it is appropriate to employ qualitative research, types of this research method (i.e., phenomenology, grounded theory research, case study, ethnography, Delphi method, etc.), and other such necessary information rooted in how to effectively and efficiently design a qualitative study germane in the literature-specific. With the intent to shed light to these and a number of more topics pertinent to the conduct of qualitative research design, this paper will discuss the content of three particular research designs and their approaches to the type of question the design would answer, type of problem it would address, sample size and selection, type of data collected, how these data are analyzed, and how the results of these analyzed data are presented. Examining the insights of each design with a comparative look, the paper will elaborate on details pivotal for the reader to understand, compare, and contrast, in hopes that they can ultimately design a salient qualitative research study.

IRJET, 2022

Research design methods, such as qualitative, quantitative as well as mixed methods were introduced and subsequently each method was discussed in detail with the help of literature review as well as some personal and live examples to substantiate the findings of various literature. From various literature as well as from the own experiences, it is concluded that both qualitative research design method and quantitative research design method are equally important. It is not fair to criticize one method as the researcher is inclined towards the other method. It is practically evidenced that usage of both methods in the research, the researcher can substantiate the case better. However, duration part while using mixed methods to be kept in mind as it will take more time compared to the qualitative and quantitative methods. Hurrying and aborting in the middle due to time constraint ultimately result in poor research. It would be better if the world view towards these methods changes from criticizing mode to effective utilization mode, which will help research community in focusing and bring up better research outcomes rather than wasting time in arguing which method is scientifically acceptable and which method is biased. While I agree that the ontological, epistemological, axiological, and methodological assumptions for qualitative research method and quantitative research method, researchers should know fully about these methods and keep them as effective tools to utilize them in mixed mode, wherever it is appropriate and required to arrive at adequate research findings.

2016

Ontology Ontology is the study of being or reality. It is concerned with our perceptions of the nature of existence or essence. In the context of research this is important. Quantitative research is concerned with proof that a natural phenomenon exists, whereas qualitative research is concerned with ‘how’ and ‘why’ situations occur or phenomenon exist in the form they do. “Qualitative research is about exploring issues, understanding phenomena, and answering questions by analyzing and making sense of unstructured data.”

Methodological Issues in Management Research: Advances, Challenges, and the Way Ahead, 2019

Current paper is an overview of qualitative research. It starts with discussing meaning of research and links it with a framework of experiential learning. Complexity of socio-political environment can be captured with methodologies appropriate to capture dynamism and intricacy of human life. Qualitative research is a process of capturing lived-in experiences of individuals, groups, and society. It is an umbrella concept which involves variety of methods of data collection such as interviews, observations, focused group discussions, projective tools, drawings, narratives, biographies, videos, and anything which helps to understand world of participants. Researcher is an instrument of data collection and plays a crucial role in collecting data. Main steps and key characteristics of qualitative research are covered in this paper. Reader would develop appreciation for methodiness in qualitative research. Quality of qualitative research is explained referring to aspects related to rigor...

2009

Qualitative research-wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Qualitative research is a method of inquiry employed in many different academic disciplines, Research design: Qualitative, quantitative, and mixed method approaches. Research design 4th edition john w. creswell Research Design: Qualitative, Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches, 4th Edition-John W Quantitative, and Mixed Methods Approaches, 4th Edition-John W Research design qualitative quantitative and Looking for Professional Courses? Find 1 available for as low as from a trusted seller on eBay.

It examines the phenomenon with reference to time. These are generally used as adjunct research designs with other research design such as cross-sectional -descriptive, longitudinal-correlational research designs.

Education for Health: Change in Learning & Practice, 2000

Here, we focus on problems of study design, including question development, literature review, identifying a target audience and resource needs assessment. We provide a step-by-step description of major issues and choice points in the process. There are three key differences between qualitative and quantitative research designs. First, the logic of qualitative research is often inductive, rather than deductive, and consists of describing people's and groups' particular situations, meanings and experiences. Second, qualitative research designs are often emergent and exible, and the research itself is quite dynamic. Third, the qualitative research process is non-linear and non-sequential. There is agreement that good qualitative studies answer clearly stated, important research questions. How qualitative research questions are formulated has implications for conducting a literature review. Some scholars believe that literature should be reviewed prior to beginning a study; others argue that this may impede the researcher from truly listening, observing and remaining open to new concepts and ideas. We offer suggestions about formulating research questions and how and when to conduct a literature review. Another important issue in conducting qualitative research is determining the resources that will be needed to conduct a study. These include internal resources, such