Qualitative Research Methods

1st Edition

Monique Hennink; Inge Hutter; Ajay Bailey
eISBN-13: 9781446201541

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<p>Qualitative Research Methods is based on the authors′ highly successful multidisciplinary qualitative methods workshops, which have been conducted for over a decade. In this book the authors propose a ′qualitative research cycle′ that leads students through the selection of appropriate methods, the collection of data and the transformation of findings into a finished project. It provides a clear explanation of the nature of qualitative research and its key concepts. Topics covered include:</p>
<p>o formulating qualitative research questions</p>
<p>o ethical issues</p>
<p>o in-depth interviews</p>
<p>o focus group discussions</p>
<p>o observation</p>
<p>o coding</p>
<p>o data analysis</p>
<p>o writing up qualitative research</p>
<p>This text is ideal for any students taking a qualitative methods course or producing a qualitative research project at undergraduate or graduate level. It is illustrated throughout with case studies and field examples from a range of international contexts. The practical techniques are also accompanied by the author′s own research tools including interview guides, real coded data and comprehensive research checklists.</p>

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ISBNs 9781446201541, 1446201546, 9781412922265, 9781412922258, 9781412922258
Language eng
Number of Pages 329
Edition 1st