Qualitative Research Designs

Types of qualitative research designs
Qualitative research designs tend to be more flexible and inductive, allowing you to adjust your approach based on what you find throughout the research process. Qualitative research example, if you want to generate new ideas for online teaching strategies, a qualitative approach would make the most sense. You can use this type of research to explore exactly what teachers and students struggle with in remote classes. This approach is about gaining a rich, detailed understanding of a specific context or phenomenon, and you can often be more creative and flexible in designing your research.
The table below shows some common types of qualitative design. They often have similar approaches in terms of data collection, but focus on different aspects when analyzing the data.
Type of design Purpose and characteristics
Case study
• Detailed study of a specific subject (e.g., a place, event, organization, etc).
• Data can be collected using a variety of sources and methods.
• Focuses on gaining a holistic understanding of the case.
Ethnography
• Detailed study of the culture of a specific community or group.
• Data is collected by extended immersion and close observation.
• Focuses on describing and interpreting beliefs, conventions, social dynamics, etc.
Grounded theory • Aims to develop a theory inductively by systematically analyzing qualitative data.
Phenomenology • Aims to understand a phenomenon or event by describing participants’ lived experiences.

1. Case Study Design
This design involves in-depth examination of a single case or a small number of cases. Case study designs are useful for studying complex phenomena in their natural context.
Subtypes
1. Single Case Study: Focuses on one case.
2. Multiple Case Study: Focuses on multiple cases.
3. Intrinsic Case Study: Focuses on understanding the case itself.
4. Instrumental Case Study: Uses the case to gain insight into a broader phenomenon.
Strengths: Provides in-depth understanding of complex phenomena.
Limitations: May not be generalizable to other cases.
Mixed method research design
It’s also possible to use a mixed-methods design that integrates aspects of both approaches. By combining qualitative and quantitative insights, you can gain a more complete picture of the problem you’re studying and strengthen the credibility of your conclusions.

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