PR1: Characteristics and Process of Qualitative Research

Accuracy

Correct data documented through footnotes and bibliography.

Objectiveness

Focus on facts, not opinions or assumptions.

Timeliness

Research topic must be fresh and relevant.

Relevance

Topic should improve society or solve problems.

Clarity

Express central points using simple, direct language.

Systematic

Research must be organized and orderly.

Human Understanding

Insight into values, beliefs, and behaviors of individuals.

Active Research

Research evolves continuously, adapting to objectives.

Multiple Methods

Combines various approaches, including quantitative research.

Specificity to Generalization

Inductive reasoning from specific ideas to general understanding.

Contextualization

Examines individual behavior within situational context.

Diversified Data

Collects data in natural settings through observation.

Words and Visuals

Data presented verbally and visually, enhancing understanding.

Internal Analysis

Examines emotional and mental traits of subjects.

Research Problem Identification

Initial step in research to define a problem.

Exploring Literature

Review existing knowledge related to the research problem.

Research Design Development

Plan for conducting the study and methodology choice.

Data Collection

Fieldwork through interviews and observations.

Data Analysis

Interpreting data to find themes and patterns.

Conclusions and Recommendations

Summarize findings and implications of research.

Reporting Findings

Present results through oral or written formats.

Ethnography

Study and description of cultural characteristics of groups.

Phenomenology

Explores meaning of lived experiences of individuals.

Content Analysis

Examines communication content across various mediums.

Historical Analysis

Analyzes primary documents to connect past and present.

Case Study

In-depth analysis of a single case or multiple cases.