An Introduction to Qualitative Research
eBook - ePub

An Introduction to Qualitative Research

Learning in the Field

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  2. ePUB (mobile friendly)
  3. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub

An Introduction to Qualitative Research

Learning in the Field

About this book

The updated Fourth Edition of Rossman and Rallis's popular introductory text leads the new researcher into the field by explaining the core concepts through theory, research, and applied examples. Woven into the chapters are three themes that are the heart of the book: first, research is about learning; second, research can and should be useful; and finally, a researcher should practice the highest ethical standards to ensure that a study is trustworthy. The Fourth Edition includes an elaborate discussion of systematic inquiry as well as a nuanced discussion of developing a conceptual framework.

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Yes, you can access An Introduction to Qualitative Research by Gretchen B. Rossman,Sharon F. Rallis in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Social Sciences & Social Science Research & Methodology. We have over one million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half Title
  3. Acknowledgements
  4. Acknowledgements
  5. Title Page
  6. Copyright Page
  7. Brief Contents
  8. Detailed Contents
  9. Table List
  10. Publisher Note
  11. Foreword by Michael Quinn Patton
  12. Preface
  13. Acknowledgments
  14. About the Authors
  15. Chapter 1 Qualitative Research as Learning
  16. Chapter 2 The Researcher as Learner
  17. Chapter 3 The Researcher as Competent and Ethical
  18. Chapter 4 Major Qualitative Research Genres
  19. Chapter 5 Conceptualizing and Planning the Research
  20. Chapter 6 Entering the Field
  21. Chapter 7 Gathering Data in the Field
  22. Chapter 8 Issues That Arise in the Field
  23. Chapter 9 Our Charactersā€™ Data
  24. Chapter 10 Analyzing and Interpreting Data
  25. Chapter 11 Our Charactersā€™ Analyses
  26. Chapter 12 Presenting the Learnings
  27. References
  28. Index