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Doing Naturalistic Inquiry A Guide to Methods

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ISBN-10: 0803949383

ISBN-13: 9780803949386

Edition: 1993

Authors: David A. Erlandson, Edward L. Harris, Barbara L. Skipper, Steve D. Allen, Egon G. Guba

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While much has been written on alternative paradigm research, there is little concrete advice on how to effectively use the theoretical notions of naturalistic inquiry in practice. Doing Naturalistic Inquiry is the practical guide designed to help beginning researchers apply the constructivist paradigm. Based upon the theoretical work of Lincoln and Guba in developing the naturalistic--or constructivist--paradigm, Erlandson and his colleagues show readers how these ideas shape the practice of conducting alternative paradigm research. The book covers the research process from design through data collection analysis and presentation and examines important issues generally minimized in…    
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Book details

List price: $111.00
Copyright year: 1993
Publisher: SAGE Publications, Incorporated
Publication date: 7/7/1993
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 224
Size: 5.75" wide x 8.75" long x 0.75" tall
Weight: 0.682
Language: English

A Posture Toward Research
The Need for a New Paradigm
The Process of Inquiry
Some Basic Considerations
Getting Started on the Study
Designing a Naturalistic Inquiry
Gathering Data
Data Analysis
Quality Criteria for a Naturalistic Study
Preparing the Report