How to Develop Questions for Qualitative Research / Tamara P. Trošt, Barbara Cater.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Trošt, Tamara P., author.

Cater, Barbara, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Qualitative research.

Questions and answers.

Physical Description:

1 online resource

Place of Publication:

London : SAGE Publications Ltd, 2025.

Summary:

Unlike quantitative research, which focuses on measurable variables and predictive models, qualitative research delves into meanings, contexts, and human experiences. Qualitative research explores nonquantifiable phenomena such as emotions and cultural practices, an in-depth understanding of contextual influences on behavior, and the generation of rich, nuanced insights. We provide a step-by-step guide for designing effective qualitative research questions. We first look at the differences between qualitative and quantitative research questions, identifying the types of inquiry each approach addresses and the circumstances in which hypotheses or propositions are appropriate. The second section looks in more detail at matching research questions with appropriate methods and shows how the framing of a question influences the choice of methodology and data required. In the final section, we go over the characteristics of good research questions, emphasizing the importance of formulating questions that are interesting and relevant, have an appropriate scope, are free from normative assumptions, and are both feasible and ethical.

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ISBN:

1-03-622882-7

9781036228828

OCLC:

1523170649