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Wheel of Research Choices

The Wheel of Research Choices is a conceptual model to help researchers consider the choices that they face when designing and implementing a qualitative study. Researchers can use the wheel to consider how their own values and views shape their research and create their own unique set of research lenses. The wheel helps researchers consider frameworks including a paradigm, a phenomenon, a research approach, a data collection approach, and an analytic approach. The videos here include several paths that demonstrate how researchers can use the wheel, as well as a walk-through using a real-life example.  

Wheel of Research Choices

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Wheel Path Examples

Introduction to the Wheel Examples

Cultural Description Path

Cultural Transformation Path

Interpretive Theory Generation Path

Meaning of Life Path

Participant Problem Solving Path

Practical Pursuits Path

Problem Solving Path

Story Interpretation Path

Structures of Experience Path

Theory Generation Path