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Qualitative Research Methodology
Shannon Leveille
Liberty University,
PSYC 255
Professor Erik Wiedman
02/12/2024
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Qualitative Research Methodology
Qualitative research is a very common form of research that is used in many fields today
to find and search for answers to different things. This type of research enables researchers to
obtain insights into what it feels like to be another person and to help the world understand how
another experiences things as well.
Qualitative Research
Qualitative research is a type of research that involves collecting and analyzing non-
numerical data (e.g. text, video, and audio) to understand concepts, opinions, or experiences
(Bhandari, 2020). This type of research is also used to gather in-depth knowledge about a
problem or to generate new ideas for research. This type of research is more commonly used in
things like anthropology, sociology, education, health sciences, history, ect.
Qualitative Research Methods
Semi-Structured Interviews
Semi-structured interviews are one of the most commonly used methods of qualitative
research. These interviews are planned and utilize a set of pre-established questions, but also
