Chapter 14
Introduction to Qualitative Research Methods
Special Issue of Southern Communication Journal on Qualitative Research
See the website for Southern Communication Journal, Volume 75, Issue 4 it has a great variety of qualitative studies and an introduction by a guest editor, Ken Cissna.
Online Qualitative Journal
The Qualitative Report is an online journal dedicated to qualitative research and critical inquiry. At this website, you can search the current and back issues of the journal and explore other websites devoted to qualitative research.
Inductive Reasoning
Here’s a website with a good review of inductive reasoning.
Credibility
This very detailed webpage of credibility in qualitative research is worth reading!
Comparing Qualitative and Quantitative
There are many websites that offer comparisons of quantitative and qualitative research. I encourage you to review these. I believe you’ll find that the question isn’t Which one is right? but Which one is best for the communication question I want to answer?
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Another Great Source
100 Questions (and Answers) about Qualitative Research, authored by Lisa M. Given, answers many questions new researchers have about qualitative methods.
Updated August 8, 2020