Qualitative Design ChartThe type of data collection for a qualitative research study depends on the research design. Qualitative design itself originates from disciplines and flows through the research process (Creswell, 2014). Creswell (2014) recommends narrative, phenomenology, ethnography, case study, and grounded theory as common qualitative research methods. These were recommended because they are popular in social, health, and scientific research studies. Hays and Woods (2011) stated that selecting a research tradition congruent with one's research orientation and study purpose, and at the same time, infusing it into all phases of qualitative inquiry, is one of the key criteria for trustworthiness of the search results. Hays and Woods (2011) recommend six qualitative research traditions, including ground theory, phenomenology, consensual qualitative research, ethnography, narratology, and participatory action research. Indeed, although additional qualitative research methods are available, scholars have identified these six qualitative traditions consistently or have identified them as emerging and common methods of qualitative research (Hays & Woods, 2011). advocacy/participatory theories that assert that social construction determines meaning and, therefore, there are multiple truths to discover (Parylo, 2012). Some of the qualitative research data is collected from interviews, observations, and field notes. The researcher adds codes to the data to enable analysis and interpretation, taking into account the context and personal values of the researcher (Parylo, 2012). Creswell (2014) notes that here...... half of the paper...... comes closer. (4th edition). Thousand Oaks, California: Sage Publications, Inc. Hays, D. G., & Wood, C. (2011). Infusing qualitative traditions into consulting research projects. Journal of Counseling & Development, 89(3), 288-295. Marshall, B., Cardon, P., Poddar, A., & Fontenot, R. (2013). Is sample size important in qualitative research? A review of qualitative interviews in research. Journal of Computer Information Systems, 54(1), 11-22.Parylo, O. (2012). Qualitative, quantitative, or mixed methods: An analysis of research design in articles on major professional developments (1998-2008). International Journal of Multiple Research Approaches, 6(3), 297-313. doi:10.5172/mra.2012.6.3.297Sarker, S., Xiao, X., & Beaulieu, T. (2013). Qualitative studies in information systems: A critical review and some guiding principles. MIS Quarterly, 37(4), iii-xviii.
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