Qualitative Research - The Essential Guide to Theory and Practice (Paperback, 3rd Edition)

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

Part 1: Considering perspectives 1. Qualitative research 2. A brief history of philosophical perspectives 3. Research choices and lenses Part 2: Acknowledging a position 4. Philosophical stance 5. Personal stance, positionality and reflexivity Part 3: Framing the study 6. The ‘who’ or ‘what’ of study 7. Research questions 8. Literature review 9. Theoretical and conceptual frameworks Part 4: Choosing a research approach 10. Case study 11. Pragmatic qualitative research 12. Grounded theory 13. Ethnography 14. Phenomenology 15. Narrative approaches 16. Action research 17. Collaborative approaches 18. Evaluation 19. Art-based approaches Part 5: Collecting data 20. Time, place and participants 21. Ethics and ethical approval 22. Fieldwork 23. Interviews 24. Focus groups 25. Observation 26. Documents Part 6: Working with data and findings 27. Data handling and coding 28. Data analysis 29. Data Interpretation 30. Quality Part 7: Writing about the research 31. Researcher voice 32. The research report

General

Imprint:	Taylor & Francis
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	December 2022
First published:	2013
Authors:	Maggi Savin-Baden • Claire Howell Major
Dimensions:	246 x 174 x 38mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	608
Edition:	3rd Edition
ISBN-13:	978-1-03-245637-9
Categories:	Books > Reference & Interdisciplinary > Communication studies > Research methods Books > Social sciences > Education > Teaching skills & techniques Books > Social sciences > Sociology, social studies > Social research & statistics > General Promotions
LSN:	1-03-245637-X
Barcode:	9781032456379

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