AppendixThe Methodology Section of a Qualitative Research Study
Sharan B. Merriam
A qualitative research proposal, whether it's a full chapter of a prospective dissertation or an abbreviated methods section of a proposal, must explain to the approving/funding committee the design of the study, how a sample will be selected, how data are to be collected and analyzed, and how trustworthiness will be ensured. The following is a template of the methodology section or chapter (usually the third chapter of a dissertation or thesis) for a qualitative research study. Each section is keyed to a chapter in this book where you will find more detailed coverage of that topic. This is only a general guideline; each study is unique, and what is included ...
Get Qualitative Research: A Guide to Design and Implementation, 4th Edition now with the O’Reilly learning platform.
O’Reilly members experience books, live events, courses curated by job role, and more from O’Reilly and nearly 200 top publishers.
