what are the key characteristics of qualitative research methods?
['Naturalistic Inquiry. Qualitative observational research is naturalistic because it studies a group in its natural setting. ... ', 'Inductive analysis. ... ', 'Holistic perspective. ... ', 'Personal contact and insight. ... ', 'Dynamic systems. ... ', 'Unique case orientation. ... ', 'Context sensitivity. ... ', 'Empathic neutrality.']