Open AccessThe Pre-Conceptual Map Methodology: Development and Application
Author(s) -
Shellie Hipsky
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
the qualitative report
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.335
H-Index - 35
ISSN - 2160-3715
DOI - 10.46743/2160-3715/2006.1655
Subject(s) - qualitative research , concept map , field (mathematics) , naturalistic observation , conceptual framework , process (computing) , computer science , conjunction (astronomy) , management science , research methodology , sociology , psychology , artificial intelligence , social science , social psychology , engineering , population , demography , mathematics , pure mathematics , operating system , physics , astronomy
The objective of this article is to present the Pre-Conceptual Map methodology as a formalized way to identify, document, and utilize preconceived assumptions on the part of the researcher in qualitative inquiry. This technique can be used as a stand alone method or in conjunction with other qualitative techniques (i.e., naturalistic inquiry). This document explains how to utilize the process and includes specific examples based on a formal study of the pilot of The Drama Discovery Curriculum. The article highlights the Pre-Conceptual Map methodology for use by other researchers by examining: the need for the methodology, how it is related to the literature, the implications for other professions, and the contribution to the field of qualitative methodology.