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[Where to begin?: the qualitative research question]
1Departamento de Enfermería, Universidad de Alicante, Campus de San Vicente del Raspeig, Alicante, España. ccuesta@ua.es
Enfermeria Clinica
|August 30, 2008
Summary
Crafting a qualitative research question involves an iterative process, aligning with the research method and paradigm. This central, constructed question guides the study, requiring justification through selective literature review.
Area of Science:
- Social Sciences
- Research Methodology
Context:
- Qualitative research necessitates a unique approach to question formulation.
- The research question is integral to the study's design and execution.
Purpose:
- To elucidate the construction and justification of qualitative research questions.
- To differentiate qualitative research questions from traditional quantitative ones.
Summary:
- Qualitative research questions are provisional, constructed iteratively, and central to the research process.
- Formulation involves intuitive, theoretical, and practical reasoning, guided by factors like personal experience and existing research.
- Justification relies on a selective literature review demonstrating the question's pertinence and study necessity.
Impact:
- Provides a framework for developing robust qualitative research questions.
- Enhances the rigor and validity of qualitative research designs.
- Informs researchers on best practices for initiating and justifying qualitative studies.
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