- 200 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
Doing Rapid Qualitative Research
About this book
If you are working in a time-sensitive context, need to deliver research findings so they can be used to inform decisions, or are finding it difficult to access research funding for long-term qualitative research, this book will help you. Introducing 'rapid qualitative research', it demonstrates how you can conduct high quality qualitative research within time, access and resource constraints.
The book uses real world examples to illustrate the benefits and challenges of using rapid qualitative research designs. Focusing on the when, why and how, it explains the difference between cutting corners and making quick, well-informed research choices that support rigorous, credible research.
Key features of the book include discussion questions and exercises for you to reflect on and apply your learning, as well as two case study chapters of real-world research so you can see rapid research in action.
Written by the world's leading expert on this subject, this book contains the theoretical and practical nuts and bolts you need to reframe existing qualitative methods, speed up your research, and make tangible contributions to your field. It is the perfect companion for any researcher, final-year undergraduate or postgraduate student looking to conduct rapid, but rigorous, qualitative research.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Half Title
- Publisher Note
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Table of Contents
- List of Tables
- List Of Figures
- 1 Introduction
- 2 A Brief Overview of Rapid Qualitative Research Approaches
- 3 Designing Rapid Qualitative Studies
- 4 Data Collection in Rapid Qualitative Research
- 5 Data Analysis and Interpretation
- 6 Challenges and Practicalities of Rapid Qualitative Research
- 7 Dissemination and the Use of Findings
- 8 Case Study 1: A Rapid Appraisal of Healthcare Workers’ Experiences of Care During Covid-19
- 9 Case Study 2: A Rapid Service Evaluation of a Programme to Support Parents of Children with Learning Disabilities
- 10 The Future of Rapid Qualitative Research
- Appendix 1: Additional Resources
- References
- Index