The group approach as a tool for qualitative research in universities (Original)

Abstract

As leading centers of Higher Education, universities have the social mission of ensuring the adequate preparation and qualification that professionals need to face the challenges imposed by the scientific-technical development in the world, thus responding to the multiple demands of production and services. A subject intended to face this great challenge is Research Methodology and, within it as a fundamental aspect, qualitative research tools (group approach). In this sense, the objective of this research is to explain the group approach as a qualitative research tool for training and implementation in universities. Methods such as analysis-synthesis, inductive-deductive and observation were used for its development. The importance of the study lies in offering tools to students to develop their scientific-research activities, integrating knowledge from the disciplines and preparing them for the achievement of professional skills.