Doing Naturalistic Inquiry

1st Edition

A Guide to Methods

David A. Erlandson; Edward L. Harris; Barbara L. Skipper; Steve D. Allen
eISBN-13: 9781506319124

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While much has been written on alternative paradigm research, there is little concrete advice on how to effectively use the theoretical notions of naturalistic inquiry in practice. Doing Naturalistic Inquiry is the practical guide designed to help beginning researchers apply the constructivist paradigm. Based upon the theoretical work of Lincoln and Guba in developing the naturalistic—or constructivist--paradigm, Erlandson and his colleagues show readers how these ideas shape the practice of conducting alternative paradigm research. The book covers the research process from design through data collection analysis and presentation and examines important issues generally minimized in positivist research texts ethics, trustworthiness, and authenticity. Cases from a wide variety of disciplines demonstrate the efficacy of the methods described.

Doing Naturalistic Inquiry is a highly useful teaching tool for anyone using a constructivist lens on research.

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ISBNs 1506319122, 9781506319124, 9780803949386, 9780803949386
Language eng
Number of Pages 224
Edition 1st