Qualitative Research Services

Qualitative research is an approach used to gain an in-depth understanding of a social setting or phenomenon. It allows you to 1) explore a phenomenon or context of which little is known, 2) gain a detailed understanding of an issue, program, product, place, culture, etc. 3) discover people’s underlying perceptions, feelings, motivations, and values that can influence behavior, 4) provide deeper context and meaning for quantitative results, and 5) provide information and context for further quantitative research. Our consultants understand that all research phases are interconnected and should align properly with a study’s research questions or goals, and are skilled in designing and implementing high-quality research, without forgetting about real-world feasibility or the elements of rigor required.

QUALITATIVE

RESEARCH

PLANNING

QUALITATIVE

RESEARCH

DESIGN

QUALITATIVE

DATA

COLLECTION

QUALITATIVE

DATA

ANALYSIS

QUALITATIVE

DATA

INSIGHT

Identify reasons for the research and resources needed for the project.

Ensuring that a research project aligns with theory, aim, and/or methods.

Procedures and types of data needed to complete the research.

Process of examining data for a clear understanding on how it addresses research goals.

Presenting research results.

Research Questions,
Aims, GoalsWe can help you design sound research questions or clearly define your research aims and goals to focus your study and create a strong foundation for your research.

Arts-based/
Arts-informed We can help you understand how to analyze and interpret data from the arts.

The ArtsWe can help you understand how to prepare and collect data from the arts.

Coding &
Analytic Memos

Conference
Presentations

FeasibilityWe can help you think through important aspects of your research to make sure your study is possible.

Case Studies We can help you define the boundaries of your case and produce an in-depth exploration of your subject.

Interviews &
Focus GroupsWe can help you understand how to prepare and collect data from the arts.

Content Analysis

Dissertation/
Thesis Defense

International Collaborations & Logistics We can help you plan your international study so that collaborations are effective and logistics run smoothly.

Delphi Method We can help you gain a reliable consensus from experts on a topic.

Journaling We can help you decide if journaling should be used in your project and how to implement it.

Data Visualizations

Evidence-based
Recommendations

Cultural ContextWe can help you plan your international study so that collaborations are effective and logistics run smoothly.

Ethnography We can help you design a study that yields an in-depth understanding of a culture or sub-culture.

ObservationsWe can help you decide if journaling should be used in your project and how to implement it.

Discourse Analysis

Executive Summaries

Coaching & TrainingWe can provide you with mentoring and training through various aspects of the research process.

Generic Design We can help you determine if a generic approach or a traditional qualitative design is appropriate for your study.

Field NotesWe can help you decide if journaling should be used in your project and how to implement it.

Grounded Theory We can help you understand how to analyze your data when you need to develop a theory or refine an existing theory.

Publications:
Articles, Books, Op-ed

Research ProposalsWe can help you develop a sound research proposal with your audience and guidelines in mind.

Grounded Theory

RecruitmentWe can help you determine the best recruitment techniques for your study.

Longitudinal Analysis

Technical Editing/Polish

 

Narrative ResearchWe can help you understand how to analyze your data when you need to develop a theory or refine an existing theory.

SamplingWe can help you determine the best recruitment techniques for your study.

QDAS: Atlas.ti, Dedoose, NVivo, MAXQDA

 

 

Participatory Action Research We can help you understand how to analyze your data when you need to develop a theory or refine an existing theory.

Secondary DataWe can help you determine whether using secondary data is right for your project.

Thematic Analysis

 

 

Phenomenology We can help you utilize research to understand the shared experiences of a group of people around a phenomenon.

Social MediaWe can help you determine whether using secondary data is right for your project.

 

 

 

 

Qualitative SurveysWe can help you design open-ended survey questions that align with your study’s goals.

 

 

Why Elite Research for Qualitative Research?

  • We are a capacity-building consulting firm that steps in and helps others at various stages of planning, designing, collecting, and analyzing non-numerical data.
  • We believe in the knowledge transfer process, and guarantee that you will learn from us and our processes.
  • Our team of qualitative research consultants can help with your initial thoughts about research, to determine if the type of research aligns with the goals for your project, to help you analyze your data and write your results, and even to work with you when you are ready to present your research in various settings and formats – all with the element of qualitative rigor in mind.
  • Our consultants have experience as qualitative researchers in medical/health, academic, corporate, nonprofit, and international settings.
  • Elite Research consultants have years of experience reviewing, developing, and conducting qualitative research and quickly identify typos, word choice, sentence structure, and other common writing errors.

Why Our Qualitative Research Consultants?

Our team of consultants:

  • Are highly experienced in unique approaches through applied science
  • Have advanced degrees (Master’s and/or PhDs) and work collaboratively to produce the best possible team for you
  • Have exceptional skills in:
    • Client relations – we can serve as the connection between researchers/companies and participants/customers. In a previous project, we provided valuable information, through interviews and focus groups, on how working conditions impact the delivery of healthcare services in a hospital.
    • Project management – we can coordinate the qualitative component in large or small mixed methods projects. In an evidence-based project, we offered our expertise in the research proposal and analysis of a longitudinal mental health intervention for an independent researcher.
    • Data analysis and visualization – we could increase the trustworthiness of your results through the implementing elements of rigor. In several projects, we have coded some or all of the data or conformed the analysis of the data collected.

Our services can support your designs relating to:

  • Theses and dissertations
  • Data collection: focus groups, observations, interviews
  • Grant-funded research
  • Program evaluation projects
  • Arts & Humanities projects
  • Publications
  • Secondary analysis
  • Conference/seminar presentation

Our values of partnership and empowerment come through in every working relationship. As your partner, we are motivated by your research; this means your goals are our goals, and when you win, we win.