This chapter provides an overview of the philosophical assumptions that underly qualitative research, including the types of logics employed as well as the axiological, epistemological, and ...
The use of theory in science is an ongoing debate in the production of knowledge. Related to qualitative research methods, a variety of approaches have been set forth in the literature using the terms conceptual framework, theoretical framework, paradigm, and epistemology.
The purpose of this article is to describe qualitative methods, specifically the philosophical assumptions and stance, paradigms, and the conceptual-theoretical aspect including the deductive-inductive perspectives of a natu- ralistic inquiry with the focus on phenomenology using a phenomenological study as an exemplar.
Research cannot be conducted without the conscious or unconscious use of underlying theoretical perspectives. These perspectives inform methodology, guiding theory, questions pursued, and ...
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This article surveys some of the theoretical positions that underlie various qualitative research methods and dis- cusses some of the methodological issues raised by those positions.
Why Qualitative Research? Unlike quantitative research, qualitative research relies on reasons behind various aspects of behavior. Simply put, it investigates the why and how of decision-making, as compared to what, where, and when of quantitative research.
Foundations of Qualitative Research introduces key theoretical and epistemological concepts replete with historical and current real-world examples. Author Jerry W. Willis provides an invaluable resource to guide the critical and qualitative inquiry process written in an accessible and non-intimidating style that brings these otherwise ...
Inquiry in the social sciences is based on theoretical assumptions that are not always clearly articulated in research reports. This article surveys some of the theoretical positions that underlie various qualitative research methods and discusses some of the methodological issues raised by those positions. The four themes that serve as anchor points for the discussion are contextualization ...
Qualitative research is an umbrella term that is typically used in contrast to quantitative research and captures research approaches that predominantly rely on collecting and analyzing qualitative data (i.e., data in the form of words, still or moving images, and artifacts). Qualitative research encompasses a wide range of research approaches with different philosophical and theoretical ...
This chapter seeks to provide a comprehensive overview of thematic analysis within the context of qualitative research, addressing its theoretical foundations, methodolog-ical considerations, and practical applications.
Chapter 1: Introduction to Qualitative Inquiry provided a catalog of concepts often used in and to describe qualitative inquiry. Chapter 2: Foundations of Qualitative Inquiry takes a step back and outlines the foundations or underpinnings of qualitative inquiry.
Theoretical frameworks are indispensable in qualitative research, providing a foundation for analyzing and interpreting data. By grounding their studies in established theories, researchers can enhance the credibility and rigor of their work.
The document discusses the philosophical and theoretical underpinnings of qualitative research. It covers topics such as the distinguishing features of ontology and epistemology in qualitative research, the logics employed, issues of generalizability and positionality, and how theory and philosophy are applied in qualitative methodologies and methods.
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Deductive qualitative analysis (DQA; Gilgun, 2005) is a specific approach to deductive qualitative research intended to systematically test, refine, or refute theory by integrating deductive and inductive strands of inquiry.
There are two ways in which qualitative researchers think about using theory: (1) as a way of theorizing the project or study as a whole; the general theoretical lens through which the researcher approaches the topic, study and study design, methodology and method; and (2) as a way of analyzing and interpreting the data, pulling it together ...
Since its inception, the Braun and Clarke six-phase framework has been extensively adopted across disciplines, including health research, education, and social sciences [3]. The method emphasizes researcher reflexivity and the importance of theoretical transparency to ensure rigor and credibility in qualitative research [4].
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