Definition, characteristics and ethics

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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.

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