2025年1月6日 · A qualitative study design is a research method used to understand complex, contextual, and subjective phenomena in context. In contrast to quantitative studies, which are about breadth and numerical data, qualitative research focuses on depth and capturing insights.

2025年1月6日 · A methodology is the system of methods used in a discipline area and the justification for using a particular method in research. Click to the specific methodologies you are interested in: Phenomenology; Grounded theory; Ethnography; Historical; Narrative inquiry; Action research; Case studies; Field research <<

2025年1月6日 · Now called Descriptive Phenomenology, this study design is one of the most commonly used methodologies in qualitative research within the social and health sciences. Used to describe how human beings experience a certain phenomenon.

2025年1月6日 · Methods are the tools used to conduct research. Click to the specific method you are interested in: Focus groups; Observation; Documents; Surveys & questionnaires; Interviews <<

2025年1月6日 · Focus groups bring individuals from the study population together in a specific setting in order to discuss an issue as a group. The discussion generates research data.

2025年1月6日 · This methodology is appropriate for collaborative research with groups, especially marginalised groups, where there is more flexibility in how the research is conducted and considers feedback from the participants.

2025年1月6日 · Research design: Qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods approaches (5th ed). Thousand Oaks: SAGE. Hannes, K. and Bennett, S. Understanding evidence from qualitative research. In T. Hoffmann, S. Bennett, C. Del Mar (Eds.), (2017) Evidence-based practice across the health professions. (3rd ed.) (pp. 226-247). Chatswood, NSW: Elsevier Australia.

2025年1月6日 · Sampling is a way that you can choose a smaller group of your population to research and then generalize the results of this across the larger population. There are several ways that you can sample. Time, money, and difficulty or ease in reaching your target population will shape your sampling decisions.

2025年1月6日 · A way to gather data by watching people, events, or noting physical characteristics in their natural setting. Seeks to answer the question: “What is going on here?”. While rooted in ethnographic research it can be applied to other methodologies. Observations may often be supplemented with interviews.

2025年1月6日 · Ethnography is the study of culture (Taylor & Francis, 2013) it is in many ways similar to anthropology; this being the study of human societies and cultures. Exploration and data collection can occur in either an emic or etic approach.