Abstract

STEILS, Nadia. Qualitative Experiments for Social Sciences. NTQR [online]. 2021, vol.6, pp.24-31.  Epub Nov 09, 2021. ISSN 2184-7770.  https://doi.org/10.36367/ntqr.6.2021.24-31.

This paper presents the qualitative experiment as an alternative methodological solution that combines an open qualitative approach, and a structured and controlled experiment. Using three studies, including both a qualitative experiment and a traditional in- depth interviews approach, we compare the findings of both approaches to identify the benefits and risks of qualitative experiments. Our findings contribute by presenting a methodological framework and technical recommendations based on three validity criteria (internal, external, and interpretivist validity). The results thereby contribute methodologically by empirically investigating the usefulness of qualitative experiments based on a combination of quantitative and qualitative validity criteria identified in the literature.

Keywords : qualitative experiments; validity criteria; methodology; qualitative research..

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