Qualitative Research for the Social Sciences
Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Reference, Research, Education & Teaching
| Author: | Marilyn V. Lichtman | ISBN: | 9781483320670 |
| Publisher: | SAGE Publications | Publication: | September 11, 2013 |
| Imprint: | SAGE Publications, Inc | Language: | English |
| Author: | Marilyn V. Lichtman |
| ISBN: | 9781483320670 |
| Publisher: | SAGE Publications |
| Publication: | September 11, 2013 |
| Imprint: | SAGE Publications, Inc |
| Language: | English |
Focusing on the integral role of the researcher, Qualitative Research for the Social Sciences uses a conversational writing style that draws readers into the excitement of the research process. Marilyn Lichtman offers a balanced and nuanced approach, covering the full range of qualitative methodologies and viewpoints about the field, including coverage of social media as a tool to facilitate research or as a venue for study. After presenting theoretical concepts and a historical overview, Lichtman guides readers, step by step, through the research process, addressing issues of analyzing data, presenting completed research, and evaluating research. Real-world examples from across the social sciences provide both practical and theoretical information, helping readers understand abstract ideas and apply them to their own research.
Focusing on the integral role of the researcher, Qualitative Research for the Social Sciences uses a conversational writing style that draws readers into the excitement of the research process. Marilyn Lichtman offers a balanced and nuanced approach, covering the full range of qualitative methodologies and viewpoints about the field, including coverage of social media as a tool to facilitate research or as a venue for study. After presenting theoretical concepts and a historical overview, Lichtman guides readers, step by step, through the research process, addressing issues of analyzing data, presenting completed research, and evaluating research. Real-world examples from across the social sciences provide both practical and theoretical information, helping readers understand abstract ideas and apply them to their own research.
