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Room 3– Characteristics of Qualitative Research As one compares the work of Creswell (2013), McMillan (2012), and Stake (2010), it becomes apparent that their descriptions of the characteristics of qualitative research hold many similarities. As Creswell points out in his analysis of LeCompte Schensul (1999), Hatch (2002), and Marshall and Rossman (2010), although there are distinct differences in approaches, â€Å"one can arrive at several common characteristics† (Creswell, 2013, p.45). The following table provides a comparison of the major characteristics provided by these the three authors. Creswell (2013) McMillan (2012) Stake (2010) Natural Setting Natural Setting Experiential Researcher as key instrument Direct Data Collection Personalistic Multiple methods Rich Narrative Descriptions Situational Complex reasoning through inductive and deductive logic. Process Orientation Interpretive Participants’ Meaning Inductive Data Analysis Triangulated Emergent Design Participant Perspectives Contains Strategic Choices Reflexivity Socially Constructed Meaning Holistic account. As one considers these similarities and differences among the characteristics portrayed by Creswell (2013), McMillan (2012), and Stake (2010) a common and essential list emerges. A synthesized list of characteristics has been identified below. †¢ Researcher Dependence †¢ Field Based †¢ Multiple Methods of Data Collection †¢ Research Design †¢ Holistic †¢ Participant Perspective †¢ AnalysisShow MoreRelatedRelationship Between One s Biases, Frameworks, And Methodology900 Words   |  4 Pagesnature and approaches of qualitative research. Through individual study and group collaboration, we have navigated a deep topic of engagement that has shaped my perspective of future research and inquiry. 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