2005/01/01 by Ellen Brantlinger, Robert Jimenez, Robert T. Jiménez +5 · 17 citations
Psychology · Social Sciences · #Behavioral and Psychological Studies #Collaborative Teaching and Inclusion #Family and Disability Support Research
paper · doi:10.1177/001440290507100205
openalex publication_date 2005/01/01 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/30
An overview of the many types of studies that fall into the qualitative design genre is provided. Strategies that qualitative researchers use to establish the authors' studies as credible and trustworthy are listed and defined. So that readers will recognize the important contribution qualitative studies have made in the field of special education, a range of well-known and lesser known examples of qualitative research are reviewed. The quality indicators that are important in conducting and evaluating qualitative research are identified. Finally, as an example of the evidence that can be produced using qualitative methods, the authors provide a summary of how 3 studies have provided important information that can be used to inform policy and practice.