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An overview of qualitative methods

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In the previous chapter, the rationale for a qualitative approach for research was presented. In this chapter, some of the methods that may be used to examine phenomena qualitatively will be introduced, and then factors to consider when selecting a qualitative method will be discussed.

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    Janice M. Morse (Professor of Nursing and Behavioural Science)

  2. Faculty of Nursing, University of Alberta, Canada

    Peggy Anne Field (Professor Emeritus)

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Morse, J.M., Field, P.A. (1996). An overview of qualitative methods. In: Nursing Research. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4899-4471-9_2

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