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Ethical Issues in Qualitative Data Collection

Ethical Issues in Qualitative Data Collection
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Author(s): Chinami McLain (University of North Texas, USA)and Jeonghyun Kim (University of North Texas, USA)
Copyright: 2018
Pages: 15
Source title: Ensuring Research Integrity and the Ethical Management of Data
Source Author(s)/Editor(s): Cees Th. Smit Sibinga (University of Groningen, The Netherlands)
DOI: 10.4018/978-1-5225-2730-5.ch007

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Abstract

Ethical considerations are an important part of qualitative research as a multitude of ethical questions can arise during data collection, fieldwork, data analysis, and reporting. The primary goal of this chapter is to illustrate the various ethical issues and dilemmas qualitative researchers may face, particularly during data collection. First, ethical issues that have to be considered when undertaking qualitative research will be discussed. Then ethical issues involved in conducting various qualitative data collection methods, such as observation, interview, and focus group, will be discussed. Common issues discussed are followed by solutions and recommendations directed to researchers conducting qualitative research. Finally, the chapter concludes with the limitations of the discussion and suggestions to expand research into a new direction.

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