Qualitative Research Methods
Nonfiction, Reference & Language, Reference, Research, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science
| Author: | Ajay Bailey, Inge Hutter, Dr. Monique Hennink | ISBN: | 9781446259566 |
| Publisher: | SAGE Publications | Publication: | November 12, 2010 |
| Imprint: | SAGE Publications Ltd | Language: | English |
| Author: | Ajay Bailey, Inge Hutter, Dr. Monique Hennink |
| ISBN: | 9781446259566 |
| Publisher: | SAGE Publications |
| Publication: | November 12, 2010 |
| Imprint: | SAGE Publications Ltd |
| Language: | English |
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Qualitative Research Methods is based on the authors' highly successful multidisciplinary qualitative methods workshops, which have been conducted for over a decade. In this book the authors propose a 'qualitative research cycle' that leads students through the selection of appropriate methods, the collection of data and the transformation of findings into a finished project. It provides a clear explanation of the nature of qualitative research and its key concepts. Topics covered include:
o formulating qualitative research questions
o ethical issues
o in-depth interviews
o focus group discussions
o observation
o coding
o data analysis
o writing up qualitative research
This text is ideal for any students taking a qualitative methods course or producing a qualitative research project at undergraduate or graduate level. It is illustrated throughout with case studies and field examples from a range of international contexts. The practical techniques are also accompanied by the author's own research tools including interview guides, real coded data and comprehensive research checklists.
Lecturers, click here to request an e-inspection copy of this text
Qualitative Research Methods is based on the authors' highly successful multidisciplinary qualitative methods workshops, which have been conducted for over a decade. In this book the authors propose a 'qualitative research cycle' that leads students through the selection of appropriate methods, the collection of data and the transformation of findings into a finished project. It provides a clear explanation of the nature of qualitative research and its key concepts. Topics covered include:
o formulating qualitative research questions
o ethical issues
o in-depth interviews
o focus group discussions
o observation
o coding
o data analysis
o writing up qualitative research
This text is ideal for any students taking a qualitative methods course or producing a qualitative research project at undergraduate or graduate level. It is illustrated throughout with case studies and field examples from a range of international contexts. The practical techniques are also accompanied by the author's own research tools including interview guides, real coded data and comprehensive research checklists.
