What do interviews tell me?
Here is a fundamental question in qualitative research (I think). What do interview data tell us? What claims can we make on their basis? I’ve been thinking about this post for some time, putting it off. It’s because I think it’s one of the crucial aspects of doing the ‘story-telling’ research. So, here is my take, very likely to be disagreed with and challenged. Continue reading “What do interviews tell me?”
How not to report qualitative research
Have you ever wondered how to report your qualitative research? Well, fear not, the COREQ checklist is a only click away. Follow COREQ and you will report all that it to be reported and more. Well, yes, this post is negative again, it’s about how not to do things again. Continue reading “How not to report qualitative research”
Language does matter
Language matters (as, nauseatingly, we’re reminded daily). It matters also when psychiatrists and psychologists write about their fields. The shrinks are trying to rebrand psychiatry, psychologists want more money. Here are a few comments on their attempts.
Two approaches to coding
I’ve wanted to write about coding for some time, but somehow there was always something easier to write. Coding becomes fashionable, moreover, I’ve noticed that journal reviewers are becoming more and more interested in coding. Continue reading “Two approaches to coding”