Interpretive Research- research paradigm based on the assumption that social reality is not singular or objective. Shaped by human experiences & social contexts
theoretical sampling
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random sampling
Advantages
Disadvantages
study context-specific, unique, or idiosyncratic events or processes
Explores hidden reasons
helpful for construction with no or insufficient a priori theory
uncover interesting & relevant questions & issues
Do not lend to replicability or generalizability
data may not be equally credible, unbiased, or knowledgeable, may disclose political agendas
more time & resource intensive
requires well-trained researchers
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Naturalistic inquiry
Researcher as instrument
Use of expressive language
Temporal nature
Hermeneutic circle
Data collection- interviews, observations, documentation
Research Designs - case, action, ethnography, phenomenology
Rigor- dependability, credibility, confirmability, transferability