Explain how the steps in the qualitative research model differ from the "conventional" quantitative model

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What will be an ideal response?

Answer 1

In a qualitative approach, reviewing the literature and developing the research design

often happen simultaneously. Typically, the next step is collecting and analyzing data to

assess the validity of the starting proposition. Data gathering is the foundation of the

research. Researchers pursuing a qualitative approach tend to gather data in natural

settings, such as where the person lives or works, rather than in a laboratory or other

research setting. Data

collection and analysis frequently occur concurrently, and the analysis draws heavily on

the language of the persons studied, not the researcher. Additional review of the

literature may occur later in the process after data have been gathered and further

insights are needed to help describe, explain, or make predictions from the data that

have been analyzed. Finally, the researchers draw conclusions from their research and

report their findings to others.