Tools of Qualitative Research

7. An individual who takes part in a research study.
9. A qualitative approach that explores individuals' lived experiences.
10. A paradigm that views knowledge as constructed through social interactions.
13. The act of seeking information or knowledge through questioning.
15. Selecting a subset of individuals from a population to represent the whole.
17. A method of data collection involving direct questioning of participants.
18. The process of examining data to draw conclusions or identify patterns.
19. A recurring idea or pattern identified in qualitative data.
20. Research conducted in natural settings, often involving direct observation.

1. Type of research focused on understanding phenomena through non-numerical data.
2. A research approach focused on studying cultures and social interactions.
3. A method that uses storytelling to understand experiences or phenomena.
4. Process of assessing the value or effectiveness of something.
5. Systematic investigation to discover new knowledge or validate existing knowledge.
6. Information collected for analysis in research.
8. The process of categorizing qualitative data for analysis.
11. Using multiple methods or sources to validate research findings.
12. A technique for gathering data by watching and recording behaviors or events.
14. The trustworthiness or believability of research findings.
16. Systematic procedures used to conduct research or evaluation.