ERIC Number: EJ743486
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Publication Date: 2006-Jun
Pages: 9
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Conducting Qualitative Research: A Practical Guide for School Counselors
Farber, Nancy K.
Professional School Counseling, v9 n5 p367-375 Jun 2006
This article discusses the concept of school counselor as researcher. Qualitative research is defined, explained, and differentiated from quantitative research. School counselor questions that lend themselves to qualitative research are explored. The article also discusses the steps of qualitative research in depth, including developing questions, identifying gate keepers, conducting interviews and observations, and analyzing data. (Contains 1 table.)
Descriptors: Qualitative Research, Guides, School Counselors, Researchers, Statistical Analysis, Research Administration, Research Design
American School Counselor Association. 1101 King Street, Suite 625, Alexandria, VA 22314. Tel: 703-683-2722; Fax: 703-683-1619; Web site: http://www.schoolcounselor.org.
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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