Goering P N, Streiner D L
Clarke Institute of Psychiatry, Department of Psychiatry, University of Toronto, Ontario.
Can J Psychiatry. 1996 Oct;41(8):491-7. doi: 10.1177/070674379604100804.
Qualitative research consists of methods that allow for a more in-depth understanding of phenomena and encompasses techniques such as focus groups, in-depth interviews, and participant observation. The guidelines that pertain to sampling and analysis are different from those which govern quantitative techniques, but they can be applied just as rigorously to ensure the validity of the results. This article introduces these methods and criteria and illustrates how qualitative and quantitative methods can be combined in order to improve what is learned from each.
定性研究包括一些方法，这些方法能让人更深入地理解各种现象，涵盖焦点小组、深度访谈和参与观察等技术。与抽样和分析相关的指导方针不同于那些适用于定量技术的方针，但它们同样可以严格应用以确保结果的有效性。本文介绍了这些方法和标准，并说明了定性和定量方法如何能够结合起来，以增进从每种方法中学到的知识。
