Qualitative research, broadly defined, means "any kind of research that produces findings not arrived at by means of statistical procedures or other means of quantification"………. the kind of research that produces findings arrived from real-world settings where the "phenomenon of interest unfold naturally. Discuss the threats to the rigor of a Qualitative Study. Please do not define the terms.
Learning Objectives
- Discuss the steps in planning a research study.
- Compare qualitative and quantitative research designs.
- Describe threats to various research designs.
- Critique research designs in published research studies.
- Discuss pilot studies as a component of planning a research study.
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