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Qualitative research requires quality concepts of its own

Caroline Stenbacka
- 01 Sep 2001 - 
- Vol. 39, Iss: 7, pp 551-556
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In this article, a discussion about generally accepted quality concepts in research, criticising them from the qualitative perspective, is presented, concluding by suggesting alternative concepts to be used for securing quality when pursuing qualitative research.
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This article consists of two parts, starting with a discussion about generally accepted quality concepts in research, criticising them from the qualitative perspective. The article concludes by suggesting alternative concepts to be used for securing quality when pursuing qualitative research.

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Understanding Reliability and Validity in Qualitative Research

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Qualitative Quality: Eight “Big-Tent” Criteria for Excellent Qualitative Research

Sarah J. Tracy
- 01 Oct 2010 - 
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors present a model for quality in qualitative research that is uniquely expansive, yet flexible, in that it makes distinc- tions among qualitative research's means (methods and practices) and its ends.
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Bridging the qualitative-quantitative divide: guidelines for conducting mixed methods research in information systems

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Comparison of Quantitative and Qualitative Research Traditions: epistemological, theoretical, and methodological differences

TL;DR: In this article, the essential characteristics of quantitative and qualitative research approaches with an emphasis on their underlying epistemological, theoretical, and methodological differences are discussed, and the criteria that are used to evaluate research strategies and findings are also discussed.
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Intercoder Reliability in Qualitative Research: Debates and Practical Guidelines

TL;DR: In this paper, the intercoder reliability of a coding frame is evaluated as a good practice in qualitative analysis, and the ICR is a somewhat controversial topic in the qualitative research community.
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Discovery of Grounded Theory: Strategies for Qualitative Research

TL;DR: The Discovery of Grounded Theory as mentioned in this paper is a book about the discovery of grounded theories from data, both substantive and formal, which is a major task confronting sociologists and is understandable to both experts and laymen.
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Basics of qualitative research : grounded theory procedures and techniques

TL;DR: In this article, the authors discuss the uses of literature and open coding techniques for enhancing theoretical sensitivity of theoretical studies, and give guidelines for judging a grounded theory study.
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Qualitative Methods in Management Research

Edward Toomer, +1 more
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors present an Action Science Paradigm for Management Access in Management Access through Different Roles Preunderstanding and Understanding Case Study Research Quality of Academic Research and Management Consultancy.
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Applied qualitative research