The qualitative methodological path

The chapter “The Qualitative Methodological Path” by Jhon Fredy Bustos Ruiz provides a structured guide for students and researchers interested in qualitative research. After explaining the importance of choosing an appropriate methodology in the previous chapter, this one focuses on the qualitative approach, structuring the process into eight essential steps that cover everything from conception to the execution of a social research project.

Each step details the key elements and offers practical recommendations to ensure coherence with the qualitative logic, helping to avoid common mistakes that could undermine the validity of the research. Bustos Ruiz emphasizes that these steps are not necessarily linear; in practice, the phases tend to intertwine and overlap depending on the questions that guide the research toward its final goal. This flexible approach allows researchers to adapt their process, facilitating a deep and reflective understanding of the social phenomena under study.