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What can the Delphi method offer today's researchers, especially mixed methods?

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Qualitative data can be in many formats, so it's useful to see some examples of what qualitative data can look like, and to use for practice

Being in an interview setting can be strange for all parties. What's getting in the way of talking ? How do I ask better questions?

Conversation analysis. What is it? Conversation Analysis is used to understand the meanings of real language and how people really speak.

Advice on why to interview in people's, what is expected of you and what are the professional boundaries for the research interviewer

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So, you’ve arranged some interviews; you’ve had some professional email exchanges and perhaps a pleasant introductory call. Now you’re in...

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As a researcher and someone who advises researchers I have an ethical responsibility to warn you about the threats to your safety. But I...

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So what things are working for you? Not working for you? Clearly I am an advocate for planning tools, using them and reviewing and...

Are you just starting a doctorate, or a long-term project? Three or four years is a long time in anyone’s life, and a PhD is a difficult...

It’s the start of term in the UK and whilst there is a buzz of excitement around campus, there is also a sharp edge to that excitement;...