QUALITATIVE METHODS CORE

定性方法核心的主要目标是协助CAIR的投资人和工作人员 五项定性研究的设计、实施、分析和解释。核心科学主义者在 CAIR的Centerwide Initiative开发工作组流程和个人调查人员将带来 研究规划的定性理论、方法和伦理观点；确保定性 研究认可补充其他研究组成部分；制定严格的定性研究方案和 仪器；忠实地实施质量五项研究方案；提供质量保证(QA)监测， 监督和培训；批判性地分析质量数据；准备摘要期刊提交、报告、 和会议报告。核心维护着CAIR研究的主数据库，这些研究利用了 定性方法；有关方法文章的资料档案；定性计算机工作站。 核心科学家积极参加CAIR会议、研究研讨会和培训计划。《核心》 还为其他学术部门、社区组织和公众提供技术援助 卫生部门。

The primary objective ofthe Qualitative Methods Core is to assist CAIR invesfigators and staff with the design, implementafion, analysis, and interpretation of qualitafive studies. Core Scienfists work closely in the CAIR's Centerwide Initiative Development Workgroup process and with individual investigators to bring qualitative theorefical, methodological, and ethical perspectives to research planning; ensure that qualitative research acfivifies complement other study components; develop rigorous qualitative research protocols and instrumentafion; implement qualitafive study protocols with fidelity; provide quality assurance (QA) monitoring, supervision, and training; critically analyze qualitafive data; and prepare summary journal submissions, reports, and conference presentations. The Core maintains a master database of CAIR studies that have utilized qualitative methods; a resource file of relevant methodological articles; and a qualitative computer workstation. Core Scientists actively participate in CAIR conferences, research seminars, and training programs. The Core also provides technical assistance to other academic departments, community-based organizafions, and public health departments.