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Qualitative research requires quality concepts of its own

Stenbacka, Caroline·2001·Management Decision
DOI 10.1108/eum0000000005801
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This article consists of two parts, starting with a discussion about generally accepted quality concepts in research, criticising them from the qualitative perspective. The article concludes by suggesting alternative concepts to be used for securing quality when pursuing qualitative research.

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  1. Gabriel, C. (1990), “The validity of qualitative market research”, Journal of the Market Research Society, Vol. 32 No. 4, pp. 507‐19.
  2. Glaser, B.G. (1992), Basics of Grounded Theory Analysis, Sociology Press, Mill Valley, CA.
  3. Gummesson, E. (1991), Qualitative Methods in Management Research, Sage Publications, Newbury Park, CA.
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  6. Yin, R.K. (1989), Case Study Research, Sage Publications, Newbury Park, CA.

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Authors
Stenbacka, C.
Affiliations
Luleå University of Technology (SE)
Corresponding author
Stenbacka, Caroline
Venue
Management Decision
Publisher
Emerald
Published
2001-09-01
Volume
39
Issue
7
Pages
551-556
ISSN
0025-1747 (ISSN-L)
DOI
10.1108/eum0000000005801
OpenAlex
W2042762854
Cited by
742
References
0
Citations by year
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FWCI
16.78
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Licence
www.emerald.com/insight/site-policies (tdm)
Locations
Management Decision (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Education › Qualitative Research Methods and Applications
  • Social Sciences › Business, Management and Accounting › Strategy and Management › Business Strategies and Management Research
  • Social Sciences › Business, Management and Accounting › Business and International Management › Business and Management Studies
Keywords
qualitative research, research quality, quality concept

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