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This research aims to understand the impact of formalization on qualitative methods in policy studies.

The Formalization of Qualitative Research

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Qualitative research formalization influences data collection and analysis in policy studies, indicating key variations.

This research aims to understand the impact of formalization on qualitative methods in policy studies.
Examined histories of five multisite qualitative policy studies.
Analyzed variation in formalization influenced by research problems, client demands, and project team preferences.
Identified the influence of the research team on the formalization process.
Found that variation in formalization reflects the technical requirements of research problems.
Identified that the federal client's demands set broad limits on possible approaches.
Showed that the project team has the greatest influence over the formalization of qualitative research.

Firestone et al. (1983) studied this question.

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