O problemach towarzyszących badaniom jakościowym

• Authors: Urbaniak-Zając, Danuta

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Problems accompanying qualitative research The author states that in the classical model of empirical research, based upon positivist philosophy, so called “soft data” (data that can be gathered with the help of non-standardised research methods) are allowed. Such data can be a source or inspiration to build hypotheses, which are afterwards verified in the main (standardized) research. Qualitative data can also be used as an illustration of the accuracy identified in the standardized research. It should be noted that “soft” empirical data in the classical model is only supplementary. New qualitative research includes many different methods. However, its believers accept a number of common assumptions (the historical character of a social reality equipped with sense, the openness of research procedures, and a methodical approach in its processes), which are covered in the article. The role of theory in qualitative research is also mentioned, both in the opening stages while preparing the research, as well as during the preparation of the results. In addition to this, contemporary qualitative research is not restricted to the description of a part of reality from the perspective of the participant’s social life, but also in trying to formulate theories that explain it.

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• Publisher: Polskie Towarzystwo Pedagogiczne
• Journal: Problemy Wczesnej Edukacji
• Year: 2009
• Volume: 5
• Issue: 10(2)
• Pages: 20-35

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Urbaniak-Zając, Danuta

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