There are numerous theories that underlie qualitative methods that depend on what the research is to focus on, the methods (i.e. the techniques) to be used, and the underlying epistemological framework the methodological developers employ. I made this chart to help my undergraduate qualitative methods students better make sense of the various methodologies and their associated epistemologies, though keep in mind that making firm boundaries around each type is nearly impossible.… Read More “Qualitative Methodologies”