Overview of Approaches

Owned by Darlene Edgar
Nov 25, 2023
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Research Design Approaches:

  1. Quantitative Research:

    • Inclusion of persons from marginalized groups.

  2. Qualitative Research:

    • Allowing participants to use their own language.

  3. Mixed Methods:

    • Approaches to inclusivity fostered in both quantitative and qualitative traditions.

  4. Arts-Based Research (ABR):

    • Inclusion of formerly marginalized perspectives.

  5. Community-Based Participatory Research (CBPR):

    • Project development from the outset with people from different groups.

  6. Changing Populations and Research Purposes:

    • Shifts occur by changing the populations researchers study.

  7. Language Considerations:

    • Language is a central issue in research.

    • Use of politically and culturally sensitive terminology.

    • Culturally competent and employing cultural sensitivity.

  8. Strategies for Language Appropriateness:

    • Conducting literature reviews.

    • Conducting pilot studies.

    • Immersing in the setting/field.

    • Creating and consulting with community advisory boards.

  9. Full Collaboration in Research:

    • Participants help design all aspects of the research project.

  10. Social Research and Identity Politics:

    • Social research as a vehicle for identity politics, social change, and influencing public policy.