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QRCA Views Fall 2023
Stay informed of the latest qualitative research trends and tools with QRCA VIEWS magazine. […]
qualitative research
Global
Mud Huts and Kidnappings: Challenging Our Unconscious Bias of Africa
Africa has often been portrayed homogeneously, leading some to dismiss the diversity of this continent. In fact, Africa consists of 54 countries, each with its own culture, customs, and languages. Amélie Truffert shares her experiences living and conducting research across the continent, challenging unconscious bias about this diverse land. […]
Business Matters
Riding the Wave: How the Professional Gig Economy Is Reframing the Independent Qualitative Researcher
From AI to software platforms and dozens of tools in between, Nichola Quail—Founder and CEO of Insights Exchange—shares tips on what, when, and how to leverage technology, and how they can benefit your company, based on her own experiences building her company. […]
Schools of Thought
Making a Splash: How Artistic Swimming’s Reinvention Can Inspire Qualitative Research
Artistic Swimming was forced to reinvent itself to prevail as an Olympic Sport. Author Cynthia Tello compares this transformation to the one facing qualitative research, sharing lessons learned and offering ideas for qualitative researchers. […]
Dear Emeritus
The Return to In-Person Research Amid the Persistence of Online Methods
QRCA Emeritus members tackle the online vs. in-person research question and provide insights about the value of each based on their recent experiences. […]
From the President
From The President – Fall 2023
As I reflect on this past year, whether we are experienced practitioners or new to qualitative research, we have been living through massive changes in how we work. Technology will continue to drive even more change and will even challenge the relevancy of qualitative research as a stand-alone profession. […]
From the Editor in Chief
From the Editor in Chief – Fall 2023
Our editorial team takes great pride in bringing a broad range of content to you each quarter. As editor-in-chief, I’m also extremely proud of our team for their dedication of time and expertise in guiding authors. VIEWS was recently recognized once again as an award-winning publication. […]
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QRCA Views Summer 2023
Stay informed of the latest qualitative research trends and tools with QRCA VIEWS magazine. […]
Business Matters
3 Things Stand-Up Comedy Can Teach You About Building a Moderating Business
With a background as a professional stand-up comedian, focus group moderator/interviewer Leigh Kessler delivers a unique perspective on the fundamentals of both, highlighting similarities and sharing three unique lessons learned in stand-up comedy that can help develop interview skills and make you a great focus group moderator. Learn how you can benefit as a moderator—and businessperson—by spending a little time doing stand-up comedy. […]
From the Editor in Chief
From the Editor in Chief – Summer 2023
Just like at home when you’re ready to rearrange a room for a new look or redecorate with a new color palette—it was time at VIEWS to refresh our design layout; it hadn’t been done for many years. […]