Qualitative Research in Education

(Concept & Characteristics)

Presenter: Umesh Pakharin
Program: MES, English Education (1st Semester 2080 Winter
Batch)
Roll No: 80145005
Subject: Research in Education
Facilitators: Assistant Prof. Dr. Usha Acharya, Uma Devi Kandel
Moderator: Dharani Prasad Subedi
Commentator: Dibya Kiran Rai
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Date: 2080/02/06
 Outline of the Slides

1. Introduction of Research
2. Definitions of Research
3. What is Research Design
4. Types of Research Designs
5. Concept of Qualitative Research in Education
6. Qualitative Research Includes
7. Characteristics of Qualitative Research
8. Conclusion
9. References 07/16/2024 2
Introduction of Research

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 Definitions of Research

 Research is the systematic process of collecting, discovering and analyzing information (data) or new
knowledge through systematic observation and inquiry in which we are concerned or interested.
 Research is one of many different ways of knowing or understanding. It is different from other ways
of knowing, such as insight, divine inspiration, and acceptance of authoritative dictates, in that it is a
process of systematic inquiry that is designed to collect, analyze, interpret, and use data.
 According to (Wikipedia), Research is "creative and systematic work undertaken to increase the
stock of knowledge".
 According to Payton (1979), Research is a systematic, formal, rigorous and precise process
employed to gain solutions to problems or to discover and interpret new facts and relationships.
 The Advanced Learner’s Dictionary of English defines ‘research’ as a careful investigation or inquiry
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 What is Research Design?

Research Design is a framework that includes:

Collecting
Methods & Analyzing Interpreting Answer of the
Data
Procedures Data Data Questions

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 Types of Research Design

• Quantitative: In quite simplistic terms, quantitative researchers

collect numerical data.
• Qualitative: Qualitative researchers collect words, pictures, and
artifacts.
• Mixed Methods: Mixed methods researchers collect both types of
data.

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 Concept of Qualitative Research in Education

What is Qualitative Research in Education?

 Qualitative research in education is a method that helps researchers understand human
experiences, phenomena, and context by asking questions that can't be easily quantified. It can
help researchers answer "how" and "why" questions.
 Qualitative research aims to gather and analyze non-numerical (descriptive) data in order to gain an
understanding of individuals' social reality, including understanding their attitudes, beliefs, and
motivations.
 This type of research typically involves in-depth interviews, focus groups, or observations to collect
data that is rich in detail and context.
 It uses non-numerical data, such as audio, video, or text, to gain insights into a problem or generate
new ideas.
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Qualitative Research Includes:

Ethnograph
y Case Study

Qualititave
Research
Grounded
Focus Theory
Groups

Phenomenology

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 Characteristics of Qualitative Research

Data Sources are real-world situations.

Data are descriptive.
Emphasizes on a holistic approach (processes and outcomes).
Data analysis is inductive.
Describes the meaning of research findings from the perspective of
the research participants.

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 Conclusion

• Qualitative research is one of the types of research methods out of three: Quantitative, Qualitative and Mixed-
Method.
• Qualitative research aims to gather and analyze non-numerical (descriptive) data in order to gain an understanding
of individuals' social reality, including understanding their attitudes, beliefs, and motivations.
• This type of research typically involves in-depth interviews, focus groups, or observations to collect data that is rich
in detail and context.
• Qualitative research is often used to explore complex phenomena or to gain insight into people's experiences and
perspectives on a particular topic.
• Qualitative methods include ethnography, grounded theory, discourse analysis, and interpretative
phenomenological analysis. Qualitative research methods have been used in sociology, anthropology, political
science,
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 References

• www.google.com
• Wikipedia
• Oxford University Press. (Year). Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary (10th ed.).
Oxford University Press.
• Payton, M. Q. (1979). Qualitative Evaluation Methods. Sage Publications.
• Merriam, S. B., & Tisdell, E. J. (2015). Qualitative Research: A Guide to Design and
Implementation (4th ed.). Jossey-Bass.

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Your comments and constructive suggestions are highly welcomed..!

Thank You.

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