alterlab-qualitative-methods

Qualitative research methodology selection depends on your research question and epistemological stance. This framework provides structured guidance to help evaluate and select from thematic analysis, grounded theory, IPA, ethnography, narrative inquiry, and case-study approaches based on your specific study goals.

Thematic analysis using Braun & Clarke involves a systematic coding workflow. This framework provides step-by-step guidance for data familiarization, initial coding, theme generation, and refinement to ensure rigorous and structured thematic analysis.

Yes, this framework supports both grounded theory and ethnography research designs. It offers tailored workflow templates, data-collection design guidance, and specific coding frameworks to accommodate the distinct analytical requirements of each methodology.

Trustworthiness and reflexivity in qualitative research are ensured by applying established quality criteria. This framework provides comprehensive reflexivity prompts and trustworthiness guidance to structure your reporting and validate your analytical rigor.

Yes, this qualitative research guidance is suitable for teaching in higher education. Educators can use the structured methodology templates, coding workflows, and quality criteria to instruct students on designing studies and evaluating qualitative research.

The best way to design qualitative data collection for a case study is to map your data sources against your methodology. This framework provides structured templates to plan data collection workflows specific to case-study research.