Untangling the Jargon: Mixed Methods vs. Multi-Method vs. Mixed Data If you’ve ever sat in a research methods seminar and felt your head spin when people toss around “mixed methods,” “multi-method,” and “mixed data” like they’re the same thing… you’re not alone. Even seasoned scholars sometimes blu...
Listening Like a Qualitative Researcher: Tips for Engaging with Stories, Experiences, and Meaning In our last post, we explored why listening is more than just hearing words; it’s about engaging deeply with stories, experiences, and meanings. This kind of listening is essential for qualitative rese...
Listening as a Bridge: Qualitative Skills for a Polarized World A new report on free speech in higher education delivered some sobering news: most U.S. colleges received an “F” for their speech climate, and students across the political spectrum are increasingly unwilling to hear views that challen...
access_time1758810240000faceInstitute for Research and Theory Methodologies
Listening, Learning, and Leading Change Through Qualitative Research At the 2025 International Congress for Qualitative Research and Theory Methodologies (ic-QRTM), hosted by the Institute for Research and Theory Methodologies (RTM) and sponsored by CQ University Australia, we are coming together v...
New Japanese Book Supports Grounded Theory Researchers Nearly three decades after was first translated into Japanese, a new book is available to support a new generation of researchers using grounded theory. クラシック・グラウンデッド・セオリー アクションのための研究方法 () by Dr. Kenichi Shimura provides a timely and comprehens...