Abstract
Qualitative research encompasses multiple data collection techniques. The major mode of data collection is generally interviewing, often combined with participant observation. Interviewing techniques vary in’ standardization’ from unstructured interviews or narratives to semi-structured (i.e. openended) interview schedules. Occasionally, the research design may include other approaches to supplement the interview data, such as structured questionnaires or psychometric tests, life histories, diaries, personal collections (letters, photographs), official documents and so forth.
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Morse, J.M., Field, P.A. (1996). Principles of data collection. In: Nursing Research. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4899-4471-9_5
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