Definitions
All definitions on this guide unless otherwise stated, are from the Oxford English Dictionary.
- Oxford English Dictionary This link opens in a new windowComplete text of the 20-volume 2nd edition of the Oxford English Dictionary (1989), plus its 3-volume Additions Series (1993, 1997).
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What is Qualitative Research?
Moser and Korstiens have defined Qualitative Research as follows:
- Qualitative research studies phenomena in the natural contexts of individuals or groups
- Qualitative researchers try to gain a deeper understanding of people’s experiences, perceptions, behavior and processes and the meanings they attach to them
- During the research process, researchers use ‘emerging design’ to be flexible in adjusting to the context
- Data collection and analysis are iterative processes that happen simultaneously as the research progresses
Image: Rauschenberg, Robert, 1925-. Interview. 1955. Artstor, library.artstor.org/asset/ARTSTOR_103_41822001599040
Practical Guidance to Qualitative Research
Moser A, Korstjens I. Series: Practical guidance to qualitative research. Part 1: Introduction. Eur J Gen Pract. 2017 Dec;23(1):271-273. doi: 10.1080/13814788.2017.1375093. PMID: 29185831; PMCID: PMC8816396.
