Praise be to God Almighty for His abundance of mercy and grace so that this book, Qualitative Approaches in Education: From Foundations to Case Studies, can be compiled and completed well.

Qualitative research plays a crucial role in the development of educational science because it can explore complex, subjective, and contextual realities. This chapter discusses the fundamentals of qualitative research, its characteristics, and how this approach differs from quantitative research. Understanding the nature of qualitative research is a crucial first step in appreciating its role in education.