Navigating Qualitative Research - Taherdoost, Hamed

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Résumé :

About the Author

Preface

Acknowledgement

Chapter 1. Data Collection Techniques in Qualitative Research

1. Introduction

2. Primary Data Collection Methods

2.1. Interview

2.1.1. Designing Effective Interview Questions

2.1.2. Conducting Interviews: Techniques and Best Practices

2.1.3. Analyzing and Interpreting Interview Data

2.2. Focus Groups

2.2.1. Group Dynamics and Moderator's Role

2.2.2. Designing Focus Group Questions

2.2.3. Data Analysis in Focus Group Research

2.3. Observations

2.3.1. Recording Observational Data: Field Notes and Memos

2.3.2. Ethical Considerations in Observational Research

2.3.3. Analyzing Observational Data

2.4. Ethnography

2.4.1. Immersion and Long-Term Engagement in the Field

2.4.2. Collecting and Analyzing Ethnographic Data

2.4.3. Ethical Challenges in Ethnography

2.5. Case Studies

2.5.1. Data Collection Techniques in Case Studies

2.5.2. Analyzing Case Study Data

2.5.3. Reporting Case Study Findings

3. Secondary Data Collection Methods

3.1. Document Analysis

3.1.1. Systematic Analysis of Documents

3.1.2. Triangulation with Other Data Sources

3.1.3. Ethical Issues in Document Analysis

3.2. Archival Research

3.2.1. Integrating Archival Research with Other Qualitative Methods

4. Emerging Data Collection Techniques

4.1. Digital and Online Methods

4.2. Visual Methods

5. Data Management and Storage

5.1. Organizing and Storing Qualitative Data

5.2. Transcription of Interviews and Field Notes

5.3. Using Software for Qualitative Data Management

5.4. Data Security and Confidentiality

6. Challenges in Data Collection

7. Conclusion

Chapter 2. Philosophical Foundations of Qualitative Research

2.1. Introduction

2.2. Theoretical Foundations

2.3. Practical Implications of Philosophical Foundations

2.3.1. Research Design and Methodology

2.3.2. Data Collection and Analysis

2.3.3. Researcher's Role and Reflexivity

2.4. Critiques and Challenges

2.5. Application: Case Examples

2.6. Conclusion

Chapter 3. Designing Qualitative Studies

3.1. Introduction

3.2. Theoretical Foundations and Philosophical Assumptions

3.3. Formulating Research Questions and Objectives

3.4. Choosing a Qualitative Research Approach

3.5. Practical Considerations in Research Design

3.6. Sampling Strategies in Qualitative Research

3.7. Data Collection Methods and Procedures

3.8. Data Analysis Strategies

3.9. Conclusion

Chapter 4. Case Study Methodology

4.1. Introduction

4.2. Philosophical and Theoretical Foundations

4.3. Types of Case Studies

4.4. Designing a Case Study

4.5. Data Collection Methods

4.6. Data Analysis and Interpretation

4.7. Ensuring Trustworthiness and Rigor

4.8. Writing and Presenting Case Study Findings

4.9. Challenges and Limitations of Case Study Research

4.10. Conclusion

Chapter 5. Ethnography and Participant Observation

5.1. Introduction

5.2. Philosophical and Theoretical Foundations

5.3. Types of Ethnography

5.4. Participant Observation: Core Methodology

5.5. Research Design and Planning

5.6. Data Collection in Ethnography

5.7. Data Management and Analysis

5.8. Ethical Considerations

5.9. Challenges in Ethnographic Research

5.10. Writing and Presenting Ethnographic Research

5.11. Conclusion

Chapter 6. Grounded Theory Approach

6.1. Introduction

6.2. Philosophical Foundations

6.3. Core P...

Biographie:

Hamed Taherdoost is a globally recognized scholar and R&D expert with over 20 years of experience across academia and industry. He is the Founder of Hamta Business Corporation, Chair of RSAC at University Canada West, and Senior Technical Consultant at Q Minded. He holds adjunct roles at Westcliff University and Gisma University.