Qualitative Research for Quantitative Researchers

Helen Kara

• Editorial: SAGE Publications Ltd
• Año: 2022
• ISBN:
  9781529788174
• Edición: 1
• Categoría: Ciencias sociales
• Categoría: Investigación y metodología de las ciencias sociales

Approaching qualitative research for the first time and unsure how to get started? This book captures what you need to know to jump into effective qualitative or mixed methods research. The book gets you up to speed on the specifics of qualitative research, while showing how it complements quantitative research and how to draw on and hone your existing skills to conduct impactful research. It covers the whole research process, from explaining what theories are for and planning your research design, through gathering and working with your data, to developing good practice in research reporting and dissemination. The book also:
•Showcases the value of qualitative research, helping you understand its relevance, credibility and validity.
•Grapples with how to decolonise your approach, do research in an ethical and inclusive way, and debias your thinking.
•Challenges you to rethink how you conduct research and choose the most appropriate methods for your project. Giving you a fuller understanding of methods and methodologies to benefit your work regardless of the approach you choose, this book encourages you to discover the joy of qualitative research.