Answer to Question 1
In a qualitative approach, reviewing the literature and developing the research design
often happen simultaneously. Typically, the next step is collecting and analyzing data to
assess the validity of the starting proposition. Data gathering is the foundation of the
research. Researchers pursuing a qualitative approach tend to gather data in natural
settings, such as where the person lives or works, rather than in a laboratory or other
research setting. Data
collection and analysis frequently occur concurrently, and the analysis draws heavily on
the language of the persons studied, not the researcher. Additional review of the
literature may occur later in the process after data have been gathered and further
insights are needed to help describe, explain, or make predictions from the data that
have been analyzed. Finally, the researchers draw conclusions from their research and
report their findings to others.
Answer to Question 2
a