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What are the processes of qualitative research?

? Processes of qualitative research are often iterative versus linear, may evolve through the inquiry process, and may move between data collection and analysis in multiple formats. As a result, data collection and analysis sections might be combined.?

Why is a qualitative method section longer than a quantitative one?

For the reasons above and because qualitative methods often are adapted and combined creatively, requiring detailed description and rationale, an average qualitative Method section typically is longer than an average quantitative Method section.

Should qualitative studies be divided into multiple manuscripts?

? Qualitative studies often legitimately need to be divided into multiple manuscripts because of journal article page limitations, but each manuscript should have a separate focus.? Qualitative studies tend not to identify hypotheses, but rather research questions and goals.

What is a qualitative meta-analysis?

? Qualitative meta-analyses may seek to review the literature comprehensively or may use iterative or purposive sampling strategies (e.g., maximum variation sampling, theoretical sampling, saturation seeking). In any case, the strategy should be described as well as the rationale for its use. Studies Reviewed