Qualitative Research Services
We design qualitative research to balance quality and feasibility, providing in-depth social insights.
Identify reasons for the research
and resources needed for the
project
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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.
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FeasibilityWe can help you think through important aspects of your research to make sure your study is possible.
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International Collaborations & LogisticsWe can help you plan your international study so that collaborations are effective and logistics run smoothly.
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Cultural ContextWe can help you integrate culturally-appropriate methods to enhance the success of your study.
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Qualitative Coaching & TrainingWe can provide you with mentoring and training through various aspects of the research process.
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Research ProposalsWe can help you develop a sound research proposal with your audience and guidelines in mind.
Ensuring that a research project
aligns with theory, aim, and/or
methods
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Arts-based/Arts-informedWe can help you understand how to analyze and interpret data from the arts.
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Case StudiesWe can help you define the boundaries of your case and produce an in-depth exploration of your subject.
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DelphiWe can help you gain a reliable consensus from experts on a topic.
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EthnographyWe can help you design a study that yields an in-depth understanding of a culture or sub-culture.
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Generic ApproachWe can help you determine if a generic approach or a traditional qualitative design is appropriate for your study.
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Grounded TheoryWe can help you understand how to analyze your data when you need to develop a theory or refine an existing theory.
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NarrativeWe can help you understand how to utilize research to develop a life story.
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Participatory Action ResearchWe can help you understand how to collaborate with research participants to understand a social problem and make planned social change.
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PhenomenologyWe can help you utilize research to understand the shared experiences of a group of people around a phenomenon.
Procedures and types of data
needed to complete the
research
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The ArtsWe can help you understand how to prepare and collect data from the arts.
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Interviews & Focus GroupsWe can help you design interview and focus group guides and collect sound data.
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JournalingWe can help you decide if journaling should be used in your project and how to implement it.
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ObservationsWe can help you implement observation in your study.
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Field NotesWe can help you determine the best techniques for recording field notes in your study.
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RecruitmentWe can help you determine the best recruitment techniques for your study.
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SamplingWe can help you decide which sampling approaches are appropriate for your study.
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Secondary DataWe can help you determine whether using secondary data is right for your project.
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Social MediaWe can help you weigh the benefits and drawbacks of using social media data in your study.
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Qualitative SurveysWe can help you design open-ended survey questions that align with your study’s goals.
Process of examining data for a
clear understanding on how it
addresses research goals
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Coding & Analytic MemosWe can help you learn how to code your data and record insightful analytic memos.
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Content AnalysisWe can help you learn how to apply a content analysis approach to your project.
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Data VisualizationsWe can help you display your qualitative data in creative, visual formats.
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Discourse AnalysisWe can coach you on how to apply discourse analysis to your qualitative data.
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Grounded Theory Data AnalysisWe can help you determine if grounded theory is the right analytical approach for your project.
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Longitudinal AnalysisWe can help you understand and analyze change over time in qualitative data.
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QDAS: Atlas.ti, Dedoose, NVivo, MAXQDA We can help you identify an analysis software for your project and teach you how to use it.
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Thematic AnalysisWe can guide you through the thematic analysis process in your project.
Reporting research results
in a clear and concise format
to fit the presentation needed
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Conference PresentationsWe can help you prepare an engaging and succinct presentation.
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Dissertation/ Thesis DefenseWe can help you feel prepared and confident in defending your research.
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Evidence-based RecommendationsWe can provide practical recommendations that are grounded in rigorous research methods.
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Executive SummariesWe can help you develop a strong executive summary of your research.
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Publications: Articles,
Books, Op-edWe can support you in producing high-quality writing. -
Scientific Editing/PolishWe can review your work for flow and clarity.
Why Elite Research for Qualitative Research?
Elite Research consultants:
- 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
- Are detail-oriented and self-motivated
- 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 the data or conformed the analysis of the data collected.
Our services can support your designs relating to:
- Theses and dissertations
- 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.