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Evaluating qualitative research

Dealing with the tension between ‘science’ and ‘creativity’

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ID8360414
AuthorsCathy Bailey (Medical Protective), Catherine White (0000-0002-4646-659X, Medical Protective), Rachel Pain (0000-0002-0411-0528, Medical Protective)
Year1999
Volume31
Issue2
Pages169-178
Publication date1999-06-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueArea (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0004-0894 • E-ISSN: 1475-4762
PublisherWiley (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1111/j.1475-4762.1999.tb00182.x
OpenAlexW2027115307
LanguageEN
Citations received55
References cited35

This paper responds to recent calls for detailed evaluative criteria for qualitative research in human geography. It argues that the dualism between ‘science’ and ‘creativity’ is unfounded, and that while systematic methods of evaluation are required, standardization is inappropriate. Furthermore, it seeks to demonstrate that grounded theory provides an alternative framework that demonstrates how these ideas might be put into practice

Creativity · Dualism · Engineering ethics · Epistemology · Grounded theory · Management science · Qualitative research · Social science · Sociology · Standardization · Computer Science · Data Analysis and Archiving · Engineering · Geography Education and Pedagogy · Psychology · Qualitative Research Methods and Ethics · Social Psychology

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Unique citing works55
Citations per year2,04
Citation span1999 - 2026 (28)
Citation velocitycurrent
Highly citedNo
Citation typesNeutral: 51

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