Evaluating qualitative research: dealing with the tension between 'science' and 'creativity'

Author(s): White, C., Pain, R.

Journal/Book: Area. 1999; 31: 1 Kensington Gore, London, England SW7 2AR. Inst British Geographers. 169-178.

Abstract: This paper responds to recent calls for detailed evaluative criteria for qualitative research in human geography. It argues that the dualism between 'science' and 'creativity' is unfounded, and thar while systematic methods of evaluation are required, standardization is inappropriate Furthermore, it seeks to demonstrate that grounded theory provides an alternative framework that demonstrates how these ideas might be put into practice.

Note: Article Bailey C, Northumbria Univ, Div Geog & Environm Management, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE1 8ST, Tyne & Wear, ENGLAND

Keyword(s): GROUNDED THEORY METHOD; FEMINIST RESEARCH; GEOGRAPHY; POLITICS; WOMEN

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