Creswell_Research_Design_ Qualitative Quantitative and Mixed Methods Approaches 2018 5th Ed

case, the use of qualitative research and its basic intent. It also involves discussing the sample for the study and
the overall data collection and recording procedures. It further expands on the data analysis steps and the
methods used for presenting the data, interpreting it, validating it, and indicating the potential outcomes of
the study. In contrast to other designs, the qualitative approach includes comments by the researcher about
their role and their self-reflection (or reflexivity, it is called), and the specific type of qualitative strategy being
used. Further, because the writing structure of a qualitative project may vary considerably from study to study,
the method section should also include comments about the nature of the final written product.
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