Comparative Table of Theoretical Approaches in Qualitative Research…

 This table illustrates how different qualitative approaches respond to distinct epistemological questions:

Yin and Eisenhardt: aim to build structure and theory.
Creswell and Guba & Lincoln: aim to ensure coherence and philosophical grounding.
Moustakas, Van Manen, and Spradley: aim to uncover meaning and culture.
Glaser, Charmaz, and Creswell & Plano Clark: aim to generate or integrate new knowledge.