Definition, characteristics and ethics
Topic principal
Characteristics: that have common
characteristics and similar
procedures even though differences
in data collection and analysis exist.
Naturalistic
Comes from ecological approaches in biology and is defined as a no experimental approach in which subjects are studied in their natural settings.
Descriptive data
Take the form of words or pictures rather than numbers.
Concern with process
This uses multiple interactive
Inductive
Theories or concepts are built on the base of gathering data
Meaning
Is of essential concern to the qualitative approach
Ethical considerations
Participants have a vital role and as explained
Can make researchers achieve the
goals of a research as well as
respect the participants’ rights
Then clear strategies must be adopted to carry out sensitive
studies and provide trustworthy outcomes.
Definition: qualitative
research from different
philosophical
perspectives will
John Creswell (1994)
Inquiry process of understanding
Sharan B. Merriam
Qualitative theory and focus.
El Dr. Leslie Curry (2015),
Is a strategy to collect, organise and
interpret textual information systematically
Basic ethical considerations:
Avoid research sites where participants may feel coerced to
participate in the research.
Honour the participants’ privacy.
Consider difference in participants’ time commitment.
Protect participants’ identities to avoid embarrassment or
harm.
Treat participants with respect and seek their cooperation in
the research
Negotiate with the participants the terms of the agreement to
do a study.
Tell the truth when writing up and reporting the findings.