Interpretation of findings is a collaborative activity of both participants and researcher in

Interpretation of findings is a collaborative activity of both participants and researcher in applied research.

Applied research seeks practical solutions with stakeholders directly involved.

Case studies focus on depth in one unit and not necessarily on joint interpretation.

Textual analysis examines documents rather than co-interpreting with participants.

Phenomenology explores individual lived experience through the researcher's analysis.

Such collaboration strengthens the practical relevance of applied findings.