DATA COLLECTION FOR QUALITATIVE RESEARCH IN DRAMATIC ART AND MUSIC

Abstract

            The objective of this study is to introduce the qualitative data collection methods for conducting research in the field of dramatic art and music. The researcher collects data from several studies about dramatic art and music and uses content analysis technique in order to present the basic knowledge of how to conduct qualitative research in dramatic art and music. The collected data also includes examples of qualitative research as a guideline for conducting a dramatic art and music study. This basic knowledge of qualitative research includes research designs, data collection methods. The findings can be applied as a source of references and a guideline for students and scholars who are interested in conducting a qualitative study related to the dramatic arts and music. Additionally, these references and guidelines can enhance research skills, particularly qualitative research about dramatic art and music, of both students and academics to meet with the international standard and the practicality as well as to strengthen the knowledge of dramatic art and music in future.