What Is Qualitative Research?

被引:7
|
作者
Otani, Takashi [1 ]
机构
[1] Nagoya Univ, Grad Sch Educ & Human Dev, Chikusa Ku, Furo Cho, Nagoya, Aichi 4648601, Japan
来源
YAKUGAKU ZASSHI-JOURNAL OF THE PHARMACEUTICAL SOCIETY OF JAPAN | 2017年 / 137卷 / 06期
关键词
qualitative research; research question; research design; data collection; qualitative data analysis; theorization;
D O I
10.1248/yakushi.16-00224-1
中图分类号
R9 [药学];
学科分类号
1007 ;
摘要
The article is an in-depth explanation of qualitative research, an approach increasingly prevalent among today's research communities. After discussing its present spread within the health sciences, the author addresses: 1. Its definition. 2. Its characteristics, as well as its theoretical and procedural background. 3. Its procedures. 4. Differences between qualitative and quantitative approaches. 5. Mixed methods incorporating quantitative research. And in conclusion: 6. The importance of establishing an epistemological perspective in qualitative research.
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页码:653 / 658
页数:6
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