Concept Map of Qualitative Research
See how qualitative research divides into designs, data collection, analysis and trustworthiness. Then build a map from your own readings or lecture slides.
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- What you get
- Interactive mind maps of the main ideas and how they connect. Free: overview maps (detailed maps on your first 3 creations). Plus: detailed maps with supporting concepts.
- Exports
- Your first PDF or PNG export is free; Plus exports anytime.
- Price
- Free plan: 5 creations a week, up to 3 a day. Plus: $9.99/month or $99.90/year (USD; local prices at checkout).
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- A free account is required before you create anything (Google or email). No credit card.
- What you can upload
- PDF, Word (.docx), PowerPoint (.pptx), plain text or Markdown, and images (PNG, JPG, WebP, GIF), or type a topic. One file per creation on the free plan; several at once on Plus.
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Build a Qualitative Research Map From Your Notes
Upload your textbook chapter or lecture slides and get a branched map of the methods and concepts in your course.
Map from your own material
Upload a PDF, Word file, PowerPoint or text notes and the AI extracts the main concepts.
Expandable branches
Expand any node with AI to add detail on a method, sampling approach or coding term.
Quiz and flashcards
Turn the map into a quiz or flashcards to test recall of methods and definitions.
How to Make a Qualitative Research Map
Three steps take you from a reading list to a study-ready diagram of the field.
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Add your material
Upload your chapter, slides or notes, or type the topic qualitative research.
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AI builds the map
The AI groups designs, data methods, analysis and quality criteria into branches.
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Study, expand and quiz
Expand weak branches, export a PNG or PDF, then test yourself with a quiz.
Understanding the Qualitative Research Concept Map
A concept map of qualitative research shows how the field is organized. Qualitative research explores meaning, experience and context rather than numbers. Its main branches are research designs such as ethnography, phenomenology, grounded theory and case study, plus the data collection methods used to gather material and the analysis approaches used to interpret it.
- Research designs: ethnography, phenomenology, grounded theory, case study
- Data collection: interviews, focus groups, observation, documents
- Analysis: thematic analysis, coding, constant comparison
- Quality criteria: credibility, transferability, dependability, confirmability
Use the map to revise the difference between designs and methods, then check how each branch links to your own study. CogniGuide can build a personalized version from your own readings in a few minutes.
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Qualitative Research Map Questions
Answers on the field itself and on building your own map.
What is the difference between qualitative and quantitative research?
Qualitative research collects non-numerical data such as words, images and observations to understand meaning and experience. Quantitative research collects numerical data to measure and test relationships between variables.
What are the main qualitative research designs?
Common designs include ethnography, phenomenology, grounded theory, narrative inquiry and case study. Each design suits a different research question and shapes how data is gathered and analyzed.
Which file types can I use to make a map?
You can upload PDF, Word (DOCX), PowerPoint (PPTX), text or Markdown files, or images. You can also type a topic and let the AI build the map from it.
Is the qualitative research map free to create?
Yes. The free plan allows 5 creations a week with no payment needed, and you can turn any map into a quiz to test yourself.