Qualitative Research A Guide to Design and Implementation

Name: Qualitative Research A Guide to Design and Implementation
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ISBN: 9780470283547

ISBN-10: 0470283548

ISBN-13: 9780470283547

Edition: 3rd 2009

Authors: Sharan B. Merriam, Merriam

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This thoroughly revised and updated classic once again presents a guide to understanding, designing and conducting a qualitative research (QR) study.The third edition retains the reader-friendly, jargon-free style, making the book accessible to both novice and experienced researchers. While the book is practical guide to design and implementation of a QR study, it also helps readers understand the theoretical and philosophical underpinnings of this research paradigm.Drawing on the latest literature as well as the author's own experience with conducting and teaching QR, the third edition includes new material on types of qualitative research; on the role of a theoretical framework in…

Book details

List price: $49.00
Edition: 3rd
Copyright year: 2009
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
Publication date: 4/6/2009
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 320
Size: 6.00" wide x 9.50" long x 0.50" tall
Weight: 7.986
Language: English



Preface


The Author



The Design of Qualitative Research



What is Qualitative Research?



Types of Qualitative Research



Qualitative Case Study Research



Designing Your Study and Selecting a Sample



Collecting Qualitative Data



Conducting Effective Interviews



Being a Careful Observer



Mining Data from Documents



Analyzing and Reporting Qualitative Data



Qualitative Data Analysis



Dealing with Validity, Reliability, and Ethics



Writing Qualitative Research Reports


Appendix: The Methodology Section of a Qualitative Research Study


References


Name Index


Subject Index