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Qualitative Research

Scope Note: 
Research providing detailed narrative descriptions and explanations of phenomena investigated, with lesser emphasis given to numerical quantifications -- methods used to collect qualitative data include ethnographic practices such as observing and interviewing.
Category: Research and Theory
Broader Terms
Research
Narrower Terms
N/A
Related Terms
Case Studies
Ethnography
Evaluation Methods
Field Studies
Focus Groups
Grounded Theory
Interviews
Mixed Methods Research
Naturalistic Observation
Participant Observation
Research Methodology
Social Science Research
Transcripts (Written Records)
Added to ERIC: 12/9/1985