Define, in your own words, qualitative research

Using the knowledge and insights gained from the textbook and other reliable sources answer the following. Define, in your own words, qualitative research. Locate and cite two different types of qualitative research articles related to your PICOT project. Provide a brief explanation of each design. Identify a potential qualitative research study that is important to nursing and describe which design you would use for this study, why you would use that design, and how the information generated from the study could be applied in nursing practice. Reflect on the value of qualitatitve research adding to the science, knowledge, and practice of nursing.

My PICOT question is

(P) Hospitalized patients diagnosed with acute stroke, (I) how does the implementation of early ambulation(C) compared to early or no ambulation (O) have an effect on everyday functionality (T) over a thirty-day period?

Need to be 2 pages, using peer reviewed nursing articles that are less than 5 years.