Question

Discuss the value of qualitative research and ethical considerations related to this type of research.

Answer 1

ANSWER

* Value of qualitative research

         * It is a field of enquiry which involves deep understanding of human behaviour

           and the reasons for that behaviour.

         * It is a subjective approach and describe collected information in narrative form.

         * In this type of research focus on collect detailed description of variables to

           develop theories and assumptions.

     * In this type of research problems of the study is inductively reasoned and

           reformulated during the course of study.

         * It include various designs like phenomenology,ethnography,grounded therory,

            case study and historical research to collect information.

         * Observation,detailed interviews and group discussions are used in qualitative

            research to get data in descriptive form.

         * Qualitative research can describe social phenomenons that occur naturally.

         * This type of research more concerned with feelings,opinions and experiences

            of individual.

* Ethical consideration related to qualitative research.

      * Qualitative study give more ethical consideration to study participant because of

         the more intimate nature of the relationship develop between researcher and study

         participants during the study.

      * Ethical issues are avoided by

                     * Taking informed consent from the participants of study.

                     * Keep justice to participants in analysing data.

                     * Avoid errors in data collection.

                     * Maintaining the confidentiality of the data or information.