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Abstract
This paper uses the art of quilting as a metaphor for the research process. Two very different stories are revealed by Amish women at a quilting bee as they explore their purposes, thoughts, and experiences in producing their first quilts. The metaphor is used to contrast the goals, involvement of the researcher, and descriptions utilized by qualitative and quantitative researchers. The tales of these Amish women both contribute to an understanding of the art of quilting just as both qualitative and quantitative researchers have contributions to make to the field of education.
Keywords
qualitative research
Publication Date
12-1-1997
Creative Commons License
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DOI
10.46743/2160-3715/1997.2011
Recommended APA Citation
Sommers, R. C. (1997). The Quilting Bee: A Research Metaphor. The Qualitative Report, 3(4), 1-3. https://doi.org/10.46743/2160-3715/1997.2011
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