Beyond the Codebook: Reclaiming Rigor and Reflexivity in Qualitative Inquiry
Qualitative research is more than coding—it requires critical thinking, methodological rigor, and reflexive practice throughout the research process. This session explores how researchers can strengthen the quality and integrity of their qualitative studies from design through reporting.
Discussion Focus:
- Foundations and principles of qualitative inquiry
- Reflexivity, rigor, and trustworthiness in qualitative research.
- Practical tools and techniques for qualitative data generation.
- Methodological procedures and contemporary debates in qualitative research.
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About the Facilitator:
Dr. Rose Atieno Opiyo is a behavioural scientist, Senior Lecturer in Educational Psychology, and Associate Dean of the School of Education at Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, Kenya. She has led and contributed to internationally funded research projects and is a recipient of the Carnegie Africa Diaspora Fellowship and the ISSBD/Jacobs Foundation Professional Development Fellowship. Dr. Opiyo is an experienced research methodologist with expertise in qualitative research design and methodology.