Qualitative research : a guide to design and implementation / Sharan B. Merriam & Elizabeth J. Tisdell.
Merriam, Sharan B.; Tisdell, Elizabeth J., 1955-
2016
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Title
Qualitative research : a guide to design and implementation / Sharan B. Merriam & Elizabeth J. Tisdell.
Author
Merriam, Sharan B.
Edition
Fourth edition.
ISBN
9781119003656 (electronic book)
1119003652 (electronic book)
9781119003601 (electronic book)
1119003601 (electronic book)
9781119003618
111900361X
Published
San Francisco, CA : John Wiley & Sons, 2016.
Language
English
Description
1 online resource (xix, 346 pages) : illustrations.
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LB1028 .M396 2016eb
Dewey Decimal Classification
370.72
Summary
"This thoroughly revised and updated classic once again presents aguide to understanding, designing and conducting a qualitativeresearch study. The fourth edition retains the reader-friendly, jargon-free style, making the book accessible to both novice and experiencedresearchers. While the book is practical guide to design andimplementation of a qualitative research study, it also helpsreaders understand the theoretical and philosophical underpinningsof this research paradigm. Drawing on the latest literature as well as both authors'experience with conducting and teaching qualitative research, thefourth edition includes new material on case study research andaction research; discussion of online data sources (video, email, skype); updated discussion of data analysis software packages anduses; new discussion of data analysis strategies, includingnarrative analysis and poetic analysis; and a section on multipleways of presenting qualitative research findings. References, examples, and quotes have all been updated throughout the book"-- Provided by publisher.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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Tisdell, Elizabeth J., 1955-
Series
Jossey-Bass higher and adult education series.
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Part One. The design of qualitative research. What is qualitative research?
Six common qualitative research designs
Expanding the qualitative paradigm: mixed methods, action, critical, and arts based research
Designing your study and selecting a sample. Part Two. Collecting qualitative data. Conducting effective interviews
Being a careful observer
Mining data from documents and artifacts. Part three. Analyzing and reporting qualitative data. Qualitative data analysis
Dealing with validity, reliability, and ethics
Writing up qualitative research
Appendix: The methodology section of a qualitative research study / Sharan B. Merriam.

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