The Pre-Conceptual Map Methodology: Development and Application

Authors

Shellie Hipsky, Robert Morris UniversityFollow

Abstract

The objective of this article is to present the Pre-Conceptual Map methodology as a formalized way to identify, document, and utilize preconceived assumptions on the part of the researcher in qualitative inquiry. This technique can be used as a stand alone method or in conjunction with other qualitative techniques (i.e., naturalistic inquiry). This document explains how to utilize the process and includes specific examples based on a formal study of the pilot of The Drama Discovery Curriculum. The article highlights the Pre-Conceptual Map methodology for use by other researchers by examining: the need for the methodology, how it is related to the literature, the implications for other professions, and the contribution to the field of qualitative methodology.

Keywords

Pre-Conceptual, Map, Qualitative, Methodology, Assumptions, Bias, and Research

Publication Date

12-1-2006

Creative Commons License

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 4.0 International License.

DOI

10.46743/2160-3715/2006.1655

Recommended APA Citation

Hipsky, S. (2006). The Pre-Conceptual Map Methodology: Development and Application. The Qualitative Report, 11(4), 719-728. https://doi.org/10.46743/2160-3715/2006.1655