It looks at the larger picture, the whole picture, and begins with a search for understanding of the whole. Qualitative design looks at relationships within a system or culture. Qualitative design requires ongoing analyses of the data. Qualitative design incorporates room for description of the role of the researcher as well as description of the researcher's own biases and ideological preference. Qualitative design is focused on understanding a given social setting, not necessarily on making predictions about thatsetting.
Qualitative design demands that the researcher stay in the setting over time.
Qualitative design demands time in analysis to time in the field. Qualitative design demands that the researcher develop a model of what occurred in the social setting. Qualitative design requires the researcher to become the research instrument. I realize no harm will come to me and the information will be used for educational purposes. I understand I can pull out at any time.