Exploring the Technical Aspects of "Fit" in Qualitative Research.
From: Lienhard School of Nursing, Pace University, New York, USA.
Qualitative health research
- Publish Date: Nov 2001
- ISSN: 1049-7323
- Volume: 11
- Issue: 6
- Pages: 841-7
- Medium: Print
- Language: English
- Citation (JAMA): Morse J M, Singleton J, et al. Exploring the Technical Aspects of "Fit" in Qualitative Research.. Nov 2001;11:841-7
Abstract
The concept of fit and processes of fitting have been largely ignored in qualitative inquiry. In this article, the authors address the technical significance of fit as an analytic process for both data and concepts in the process of theory construction. The ramifications of violating processes of fit and examples of misfits are discussed. Finally, the procedural components and fit as a method of validation are presented.
Mesh Headings (Keywords): Evaluation Studies as Topic, Health Services Research, Humans, Models, Theoretical, Research Design
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