Types of Qualitative Research Designs

Observations is a common qualitative data collection method.

Surveys typically involve closed-ended questions.

The introduction section of a research comprises TRENDS, ISSUES, OBJECTIVE, and CONTRIBUTION.

Descriptive research aims to provide a brief and inaccurate description of the characteristics, behaviors, opinions, or attitudes within the target group.

In narrative research, the researcher asks the individual being studied to provide stories about their lives, without involving other people close to the subject.

Phenomenology aims to understand the essence of human experiences related to a particular phenomenon and involves prolonged engagement with a large number of participants.

A researcher should rely on his/her own experiences to maintain the veracity and credibility of data collection.

Ethnography involves understanding the daily lives, cultural beliefs, and traditions of a specific cultural group.

Grounded theory is a research methodology for testing existing theories in a substantive area.

A case study investigates a person, group, organization, or situation for a short period of time to address problematic situations.