Fieldwork may be carried out so as to achieve the advantages of qualitative techniques

Fieldwork may be carried out so as to achieve the advantages of qualitative techniques. During the study in the field, several methods may be used to collect and sample data that will be used in coming up with a proper evaluation of the program in place. By one choosing to use qualitative methods in the evaluation of the program, selected sensitive issues of greater interest will be selected by the researcher upon which he/she will delve deeper to get accurate information. This is a strength that qualitative techniques have. In as much as this opinion is fronted by Patton (2002), of essence is the fact that quantitative methods incorporated alongside qualitative methods will enhance the evaluation of a given program.

In conclusion, for one to fully tap into the numerous benefits that a qualitative method would accord, then methods of collecting data should be apt, analysis is splendidly done and finally, conclusions generated followed through to the end. This will make it beneficial to utilize qualitative methods.