Qualitative Research Methods

An informative real-world guide to studying the "why" of human behavior Introduction to Qualitative Research Methods is a practical, comprehensive guide to the collection and presentation of qualitative data.This book describes the entire research process -- from design through writing.

Provides a broad introduction to the field of qualitative research to those with little to no background in the subject, while providing substantive contributions to the field that will be of interest to even the most experienced researchers. A comprehensive, interdisciplinary overview of the field of qualitative research. The 8 parts / 40 chapters address key topics in the field such as approaches to qualitative research (philosophical perspectives), narrative inquiry, field research, and interview methods, text, arts-based, and internet methods, analysis and interpretation of findings, and representation and evaluation. It serves as a user-friendly teaching tool suitable for a range of undergraduate or graduate courses, as well as individuals working on their thesis or other research projects.

Introduces students to the big picture of qualitative research, teaching both the 'why' and the 'how to' of getting started, selecting a method and conducting research and data analysis.

Understand the practice of qualitative research. All the major research phases are encompassed (startup, design, data collection, analysis, and composing). Numerous easy-to-read vignettes show how other scholars have successfully implemented specific procedures. Presents qualitative research as an adaptive craft. The array of choices among different procedures and methods enables readers to customize their own studies and to accommodate different worldviews and genres.

Presents the state-of-the-art theory and practice of qualitative inquiry. Representing top scholars from around the world, the editors / contributors continue the tradition of synthesizing existing literature, defining the present, and shaping the future of qualitative research. 5th ed contains 19 new chapters, with 16 revised, making it virtually a new volume, while retaining six classic chapters from previous editions.