- Flexibility 
- Patience 
- Attention to detail 


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- Subjective in nature 
- There are common mistakes that can impact the validity, trustworthiness, and dependability of results 
- Problems can happen in data collection and transcription processes 
- Preventing the common pitfalls can establish higher trustworthiness and methodological confidence

Qualitative Research Methods

  Easton, K. L., McComish, J. F., & Greenberg, R. (2000). Avoiding Common Pitfalls in Qualitative Data Collection and Transcription. Qualitative Health Research, 10(5), 703–707. https://doi.org/10.1177/104973200129118651

Avoiding Common Pitfalls in Qualitative Data Collection and Transcription (2000)

- Grounded Theory Method (GTM)
- Phenomenology 
- Ethnography 

- These methods are very rich and extensive 

Examples of Qualitative Research Methods

- Ethical Dilemmas 
- Getting in and getting out 
- Going Native 
- Stereotyping results 
- Procrastination 


Common Mistakes in Novice Qualitative Researchers

Essential Skills for Qualitative Researchers

1) Equipment Failure 
2) Environmental Hazards 
3) Transcription Errors 


Three Common Pitfalls

- Usually drawn from qualitative methods
  - Often adapted to utilize the strengths and perspectives of group members
- Indivdual roles may become group roles
  - Data Collection
- It is a dialogue 

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