After studying this chapter, you should be able to:

1. Describe the differences and similarities between qualitative and experimental methods.
2. Explain what the different methods of qualitative research have in common.
3. Define direct and participant observation, and describe situations in which either might be used.
4. Define case, ethnographic, and historical research studies, describe how each is used in qualitative research, and recognize examples of each.
5. Define a focus group, and explain the four major functions of a focus group.
6. Define archival records, documents, and physical artifacts, and explain how each can be used in conducting qualitative research.
7. Describe how historical research is conducted. explain the difference between primary and secondary sources of historical data.
8. Differentiate between primary and secondary sources of data and describe ways that one could determine the accuracy and authenticity of these data.