Introduction to qualitative research
The purpose of this space is to orient those new to the field of qualitative research, design, and methods. This is a series of created and curated resources that bring together concepts, theories, and methods relevant to your learning about qualitative research methods generally by beginning with the foundations of social theory.
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What is qualitative research?
This Google slide provides two videos and guiding questions to consider for understanding basic differences between qualitative and quantitative methods.
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All research is grounded in theory - whether implicit or explicit
All research (yes, ALL RESEARCH regardless whether its qualitative or quantitative) uses theories to guide the exploration process.
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Getting started in understanding social theory
Every question is based on a set of assumptions. Theory is the attempt at explanation of some “thing,” often using ideas independent of the “thing” in question.
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Subsequently, social theory is the attempt at explaining (the what, how and why of) social behaviors, beliefs, cultures, social change, etc…
