Abstract
In this paper we analyse the role of description in qualitative research. Our point is this: the description itself has a necessary role in qualitative research; though that role is necessary, it is not enough, interpretation is also necessary, but this interpretation must be supported on a realist epistemology setting up clearly what is observation. In order to defend this point we show some problems in the relationship description‐interpretation; then, we choose two proposals that defend the role of description in qualitative research; finally, we respond what is the role of description in qualitative research.
Highlights
En este artículo analizamos cuál es el papel de la descripción en la investigación cualitativa
In order to defend this point we show some problems in the relationship description‐interpretation; then, we choose two proposals that defend the role of description in qualitative research; finally, we respond what is the role of description in qualitative research
Si bien el proceso de observación está impregnado de una subjetividad que nos lleva a ser conscientes del modo como estamos registrando los datos, este no un es argumento suficiente para considerar que todo lo descrito es de orden interpretativo; no en vano, Sandelowski considera que es posible hablar de una interpretación de baja inferencia, es decir, más pegada a los datos y desapegada a nuestro propio yo
Summary
En este artículo analizamos cuál es el papel de la descripción en la investigación cualitativa.
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