Myths and Clarifications about Qualitative Research
Qualitative research around the world has experienced more than 100 years of development,in-cluding three periods and eight phases,and enhanced the richness and diversity of its theories,which promotes the development of theories in the field of social science,the innovation of research methodology,the transfor-mation of knowledge production mode,and the intersection and integration of disciplines.However,myths about the essential characteristics of qualitative research,data collection and analysis,theoretical functions,evalu-ation criteria and so on are constantly troubling researchers and have a great impact on the development of qualitative research itself.Through the clarifications of eight myths such as"storytelling""techniques and theo-ries""sampling""saturation""coding""writing""evaluation"and"effect"about qualitative research,it is benefi-cial and conducive to clear up the basic principles of qualitative research and lay the foundation for the sustain-able and healthy development of qualitative research.
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