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Paradigms, Methodologies, and Rigor in Qualitative Research

Year: 2021

Type: article

Abstract: The choices made during a research process provide a basis for the rigor of the research depending on the paradigm and the methodology adopted by the researchers. This article aims to guide qualitative researchers who need to draw their path among many alternative decisions that may be in philosophical fit or incommensurable conflict. Therefore, the article discusses paradigms and various qualitative methodologies forming the basis of their qualitative research. The discussion includes several criteria and approaches to improve the rigor and quality of a qualitative research project, including trustworthiness, triangulation, and reflexivity.

Source: DOAJ (DOAJ: Directory of Open Access Journals)

Author: Deniz Tuncalp

Institution: Istanbul Technical University

Language: English

Topic: Qualitative Research Methods and Applications

Subfield: Education

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W4391673515

FWCI: 0.316

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