Qualitative Research
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Qualitative Research

The Essential Guide to Theory and Practice

  1. 608 pages
  2. English
  3. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  4. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub
Available until 14 Apr |Learn more

Qualitative Research

The Essential Guide to Theory and Practice

About this book

Qualitative Research: The Essential Guide to Theory and Practice provides a one-stop resource for all those approaching qualitative research for the first time, as well as those revisiting core concepts and issues. It presents a comprehensive overview of this rapidly developing field of inquiry, cleverly combined with practical, hands-on advice on how to conduct a successful qualitative study.

Written in an engaging and accessible style, the authors break through difficult terminology to guide readers through the choices they will face during research design, implementation, and beyond. Each chapter is then brought to life by an array of relevant, real-life examples from expert researchers around the globe.

Divided into seven sections, this unique text covers:

  • Considering perspectives
  • Acknowledging a position
  • Framing the study
  • Choosing a research approach
  • Collecting data
  • Working with data and findings
  • Writing about the research

From the foundations of the subject through to its application in practice, Qualitative Research: The Essential Guide to Theory and Practice is an indispensable companion for qualitative researchers worldwide.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Endorsements
  3. Half Title
  4. Title
  5. Copyright
  6. Dedication
  7. Contents
  8. Researchers
  9. List of figures
  10. List of tables
  11. Introduction
  12. Acknowledgements
  13. Visual tour
  14. Part 1: Considering perspectives
  15. Part 2: Acknowledging a position
  16. Part 3: Framing the study
  17. Part 4: Choosing a research approach
  18. Part 5: Collecting data
  19. Part 6: Working with data and findings
  20. Part 7: Writing about the research
  21. Glossary
  22. Bibliography
  23. Index