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Abstract
An introduction and explanation of the epistemological differences of quantitative and qualitative research paradigms is first provided, followed by an overview of the realist philosophical paradigm, which attempts to accommodate the two. From this foundational discussion, the paper then introduces the concept of meaning ma king in research methods and looks at how meaning is generated from qualitative data analysis specifically. Finally, some examples from the literature of how meaning can be constructed and organized using a qualitative data analysis approach are provided. The paper aims to provide an introduction to research methodologies, coupled with a discussion on how meaning making actually occurs through qualitative data analysis.
Keywords
Qualitative Research, Quantitative Research, Epistemology, Meaning Making, and Qualitative Data Analysis
Publication Date
12-1-2005
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DOI
10.46743/2160-3715/2005.1831
Recommended APA Citation
Krauss, S. E. (2005). Research Paradigms and Meaning Making: A Primer. The Qualitative Report, 10(4), 758-770. https://doi.org/10.46743/2160-3715/2005.1831
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