The question of how testing is currently being done, does not state a clear hypothesis, butis set to look at the collected data without being certain what that data will conceal.According to Saaranen-Kauppinen and Puusniekka (2009, 6-7) the lack of a clearhypothesis and data-driven research are factors to categorize this research as qualitative.Typical methods for gathering information in qualitative research are observations andinterviews, or at present the use of existing material and documents as well (Saaranen-Kauppinen & Puusniekka 2009, 47). An observative approach could yield deep insights inthe existing testing practices in an organization, but would restrict the data collection toone or two development processes due to the small scope of this research. Due to thelack of existing material of the organizations in question I chose to conduct interviewsinstead, as I expect to gather a good understanding of existing testing processes indifferent types of relevant organizations.