Process of Developing Qualitative Research
Process of Developing Qualitative Research
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Step 1: Identifying a Research Problem
Clearly state the issue to be studied
Identify how this problem fits into existing literature and the gaps in prior studies
Step 2: Reviewing the Literature
Step 2: Reviewing the Literature
Justify the research problem rather than develop hypotheses
Step 3: Specifying a Purpose and Research Questions
Develop purpose statements and formulate open-ended questions that focus on the participants' life experiences and perspectives.
Step 4: Collecting the Data
Step 4: Collecting the Data
According to Busetto et al. (2020), data collection in qualitative research is often done through:
Document study
Observations
Semi-structured interviews
Focus groups
Busetto, L., Wick, W., & Gumbinger, C. (2020). How to use and assess qualitative research methods. Neurological Research and Practice, 2(1), 1–10. https://doi.org/10.1186/s42466-020-00059-z
Step 5: Analyzing the Data
Analyze data involves organizing, coding and identifying themes to interpret the meanings behind participants' experiences.
Step 6: Determining the Quality of Data
Step 6: Determining the Quality of Data
Trustworthiness in qualitative research is evaluated through:
Credibility
Transferability
Dependability
Confirmability
Step 7: Reporting the Research
The final step involves presenting the findings by organizing themes and insights into a clear and coherent narrative that reflects the research purpose.
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