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I was wondering how everyone feels about qualitative research.
In my undergrad institution, I helped with an international study on trauma that included a qualitative portion on the unhelpful and helpful aspects of DID treatment. I really liked this aspect of the survery, which also included 200 or so "regular"/ (non open-ended) questions. This study is the first of its kind and is very highly regarded in the trauma field.
I recently mentioned to one of my advisors that I am interested in doing qualitative research, and he basically said it was looked down upon and "not good". I realize he is probably biased, but I wanted to know what everyone else thinks.
Do other professors feel this way, at both grad and undergrad programs?
Thank you, and good luck to everyone applying!
In my undergrad institution, I helped with an international study on trauma that included a qualitative portion on the unhelpful and helpful aspects of DID treatment. I really liked this aspect of the survery, which also included 200 or so "regular"/ (non open-ended) questions. This study is the first of its kind and is very highly regarded in the trauma field.
I recently mentioned to one of my advisors that I am interested in doing qualitative research, and he basically said it was looked down upon and "not good". I realize he is probably biased, but I wanted to know what everyone else thinks.
Do other professors feel this way, at both grad and undergrad programs?
Thank you, and good luck to everyone applying!