Learn how to get started with research design for qualitative studies, including dissertations, theses and research projects. We explain what research design is (a straightforward, plainlanguage definition) and then unpack the four most popular qualitative research design options so that you can approach your research design with confidence.

OVERVIEW: Qualitative Research Design 101

00:00 Intro & overview
00:43 What is research design?
01:12 The most common research design options for qualitative studies
01:50 Qualitative research design vs quantitative research design
02:09 Phenomenological research design
03:56 Grounded theory (GT)
04:49 Ethnographic research design
07:20 Case study design
09:37 Recap & key takeaways

Key Resources:

Research Design 101 (Qual & Quant) https://gradcoach.com/researchdesign/
Research Design for Quantitative Studies    • QUANTITATIVE Research Design: Everyth...  
Research Methodology 101 https://gradcoach.com/whatisresearc...
Researcher Bias https://gradcoach.com/researchbias/
Grad Coach Blog https://gradcoach.com/blog/'>https://gradcoach.com/blog/
Private Coaching https://gradcoach.com/dissertationco...

To learn more about research design for both qualitative and quantitative research, be sure to visit the Grad Coach blog at https://gradcoach.com/blog/'>https://gradcoach.com/blog/