Qualitative research is a holistic approach to questions that recognize that human realities are complex.
Research questions tend to be very broad.
The focus is on human experience. This is a turn toward the subjectives of people's realities. The data collection occurs in the context of the phenomenon, e.g., persons' homes, senior citizens social centers, sites where therapeutic treatment is received. The research strategies used generally feature sustained contact with people in settings where those people normally spend their time. Data collection usually involves interviewing and observations of 1 or more hours with the person. .