Evolving Designs, Applications, Technological Advances, and the Future of Qualitative Research

Liliane Cristina Segura (Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie, Brazil), Ana Lucia Fontes de Souza Vasconcelos (Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, Brazil), and Vilma Geni Slomski (Fundação Escola de Comércio Álvares Penteado University Center, Brazil)

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ISBN13: 9798337344324

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DOI: 10.4018/979-8-3373-4432-4

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Qualitative research has many constraints and challenges that must be overcome to achieve credible and valid results about reality and epistemology. Thus, the integration of technology into qualitative research has been especially transformative. The emerging trends in technology have been instrumental in producing innovative tools for gathering data, analyzing data, and presenting the research findings. The efficiency and effectiveness of technological tools for qualitative research are significant for optimizing the research process in an ethical manner.

Evolving Designs, Applications, Technological Advances, and the Future of Qualitative Research explores virtual methods for conducting and analyzing qualitative research and its data, discussing various opportunities and challenges presented by the use of different technological tools. The ethics and reliability of using digital tools in qualitative research is also discussed. Covering topics such as participant selection, coding cycles, and actor-network theory, this book is an excellent resource for data scientists, technologists, researchers, professionals, scholars, academicians, and more.

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The many academic areas covered in this publication include, but are not limited to:

Actor-Network Theory
Advanced Modeling
Business Research
Coding Cycles
Complexity Mapping
Constraints
Coping Strategies
Data Analysis
Discourse Analysis
Education Studies
Neighborhood Influences
Participant Selection
Pesticide Use
Phenomenological Research
Qualitative Methodology Techniques
Qualitative Research Tools
Research Protocol
Research Software
Results Triangulation
Semi-Structured Interviews

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Liliane Segura , PhD in Finance within the field of Administration from Mackenzie Presbyterian University, Master's degree in Strategy from FEA-USP. Bachelor's degree in Accounting from FEA-USP. Post-doctorate in Administration from the University of Salamanca (Spain), Specialization from CSU - Fresno in Entrepreneurship Business Plan at California State University, Fresno, United States. Certified by IACAFM (International Association of Certified Accountants and Financial Managers) in IFRS. Currently serving as the Coordinator of the Undergraduate Accounting Program at Mackenzie Presbyterian University. Works as a professor and researcher at Mackenzie Presbyterian University in undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs (PPG-CFE). Additionally, teaches various MBAs and in-company courses. Actively participates in national and international projects funded by CAPES and international funding agencies. Director partner at Open-book Accounting and Financial Advisory. Consultant and partner at L&L Segura in the financial and accounting area. Possesses extensive experience in the financial and accounting sectors of retail companies. Research interests include Corporate Governance, Corporate Social Responsibility, Corporate Finance, and Corporate Accounting.

Ana Lucia , Post-doctorate at the University of São Paulo (USP), Graduate Program in Controllership and Accounting at FEA/USP - PPGCC. PhD in Social Work from the Federal University of Pernambuco (UFPE). Master's degree in Accounting and Actuarial Sciences from the Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo (PUC/SP). Bachelor's degree in Accounting from the Catholic University of Pernambuco (UNICAP). Permanent member of the Graduate Program in Accounting Sciences (PPGCC) at the Federal University of Pernambuco (UFPE); and collaborating member of the Graduate Program in Controllership and Business Finance (PPGCFE) at Mackenzie Presbyterian University (UPM).

Vilma Slomski , Post-doctorate in Controllership and Accounting from the School of Economics, Business Administration, and Accounting at EAC/FEA/USP; PhD and Master's degrees in Education from the School of Education at the University of São Paulo – FEUSP; Professor and Researcher in the Master's program in Controllership and Accounting (PPGCC) at the University Center of Fundação Escola de Comércio Álvares Penteado – Unifecap; Leader of the research group FECAP Observatory of Education and Accounting Research - CNPq.

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