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Characteristics of Quali-Quanti
Characteristics of Quali-Quanti
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2. Ethnographic Research: This type of research is used to understand the culture and
behavior of a particular group or community. It is used to explore the beliefs, values,
and social practices of a group of people. Characteristics of ethnographic research
include the use of observation, interviews, and document analysis to collect data. It
involves analyzing data to identify patterns and themes that are unique to the culture
being studied.
3. Case Study Research: This type of research is used to examine a particular case or
instance in-depth. It is used to explore a phenomenon in its real-life context.
Characteristics of case study research include the use of multiple sources of data, such
as interviews, observation, and documents, to collect data. It involves analyzing data
to identify patterns and themes that are unique to the case being studied.
Example: A company wants to understand the factors that contribute to the
success of a particular business, so it conducts a case study of a successful business in
the same industry.
4. Historical Research: This type of research is used to examine past events and their
relationship to the present. It is used to understand the evolution of a particular
phenomenon over time. Characteristics of historical research include the use of
primary and secondary sources of data, such as documents and archives, to collect
data. It involves analyzing data to identify patterns and themes that are relevant to the
present.
5. Narrative Research: This type of research is used to explore the stories and
experiences of individuals related to a particular phenomenon. It is used to understand
how people make sense of their experiences and construct meaning. Characteristics of
narrative research include the use of storytelling and interviews to collect data. It
involves analyzing data to identify patterns and themes that emerge from the stories
told.
6. Grounded Theory Research: This type of research is used to develop a theory based on
the data collected. It is used to explore a particular phenomenon in-depth and to
develop a theoretical framework that explains the phenomenon. Characteristics of
grounded theory research include the use of multiple sources of data, such as
interviews and observation, to collect data. It involves analyzing data to develop a
theory that is grounded in the data collected.