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QUALITATIVE RESEARCH METHODOLOGY IN SOCIAL SCIENCES AND RELATED SUBJECTS

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MOHAJAN, Haradhan Kumar·2018·Journal of Economic Development, Environment and People
DOI 10.26458/jedep.v7i1.571
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This literature review paper discusses the proper use of qualitative research methodology to discuss several aspects of the research for the improvement of the skill of the readers. During the last few decades, the use of qualitative research has been increased in many institutions. It can be used to explore several areas of human behavior for the development of organizations. The purpose of this study is to provide inspirations to the new researchers for the development of their qualitative articles. The paper analyzes the design of qualitative research giving some methodological suggestions to make it explicable to the reader. In this paper an attempt has been taken to study the background of the qualitative research methodologyin social sciences and some other related subjects, along with the importance, and main features of the study.

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MOHAJAN, H. K.
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Premier University (BD)
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MOHAJAN, Haradhan Kumar
Venue
Journal of Economic Development, Environment and People
Publisher
Fundatia Romania de Maine
Published
2018-03-30
Volume
7
Issue
1
Pages
23
ISSN
2285-3642 (ISSN-L)
DOI
10.26458/jedep.v7i1.571
OpenAlex
W2801023641
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1,478
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Topics
  • Social Sciences › Education › Qualitative Research Methods and Applications
  • Social Sciences › Decision Sciences › Management Science and Operations Research › Business Strategies and Management Research
  • Social Sciences › Education › Educational Research and Methods
Keywords
qualitative research methodology, qualitative research design, reader comprehension, social sciences, human behavior, organizational development

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