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Analysis on Qualitative Research in the Field of Elementary Mathematics Education  

Na, Jang Ham (Chosun University)
Kim, Jinho (Daegu National University of Education)
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Journal of the Korean School Mathematics Society / v.19, no.1, 2016 , pp. 43-61 More about this Journal
Abstract
This qualitative study investigates how qualitative research methods are applied into educational journals, especially focusing on research articles in the field of mathematics education. Since the mid 90s, there has been growing interest in qualitative research in Korea. As a result, qualitative research methods are becoming one of the main research methods in education, quite different from before the mid 90s that quantitative research methods themselves alone were undispute d research methods. However, such change in research methods also lead to a matter of concern, the rigor and quality of qualitative research. In order to identify how qualitative research methods are applied, this study carefully selects an d analyzes 5 article that used qualitative methods and were published by Education of Primary School Mathematics Journal in 2012. Several leading scholars' ideas and theories of qualitative research are used in the analytical process, with careful attention paid to every detailed element of 5 selected articles. In sum, this study concludes with practical implications for qualitative researchers and discusses future directions for improving qualitative research practice.
Keywords
Qualitative research; Qualitative method; Qualitative analysis; Mathematics education research;
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