Qualitative Research: A Discussion of Frequently Articulated Qualms (FAQs)

than representation. That is, have enough interviews been conducted, observa-tions been made, perspectives been sought, such that a thorough understanding of the phenomenon can be developed? Saturation means that key issues,Common issues related to conducting and reviewing qualitative research are examined. Questions of sample size, reliability, validity, generalizability and quality, along with the primary aim of qualitative approaches are addressed relative to the philosophical foundations and epistemological assumptions of qualitative inquiry