Qualitative Research Practice: A Guide for Social Science Students and ResearchersJane Ritchie, Jane Lewis, Professor of Social Policy Jane Lewis, Carol McNaughton Nicholls, Rachel Ormston Why use qualitative methods? What kinds of questions can qualitative methods help you answer? How do you actually do rigorous and reflective qualitative research in the real world? Written by a team of leading researchers associated with NatCen Social Research (the National Centre for Social Research) this textbook leads students and researchers through the entire process of qualitative research from beginning to end - moving through design, sampling, data collection, analysis and reporting. In this fully revised second edition you will find: A practical account of how to carry out qualitative research which recognises a range of current approaches and applications A brand new chapter on ethics A brand new chapter on observational research Updated advice on using software when analysing your qualitative data New case studies which illustrate issues you may encounter and how problems have been tackled by other researchers. This book is an ideal guide for students, practitioners and researchers faced with the challenges of doing qualitative research in both applied and academic settings in messy real-life contexts. |
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Page 19
... consider the role of 'theory' in qualitative research in the sense of whether or not researchers must conduct their inquiry under the banner of, and in conformity with, a particular theoretical tradition, 'school' or paradigm. It is ...
... consider the role of 'theory' in qualitative research in the sense of whether or not researchers must conduct their inquiry under the banner of, and in conformity with, a particular theoretical tradition, 'school' or paradigm. It is ...
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... consider what these features bring to addressing the types of research questions that arise in social research. We also discuss the contexts in which a qualitative approach is appropriate as a sole research strategy, before describing ...
... consider what these features bring to addressing the types of research questions that arise in social research. We also discuss the contexts in which a qualitative approach is appropriate as a sole research strategy, before describing ...
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... consider the particular role of qualitative methods in providing the kinds of information and understanding needed in social research, it is useful to consider some of the broader functions of social investigation. These have been ...
... consider the particular role of qualitative methods in providing the kinds of information and understanding needed in social research, it is useful to consider some of the broader functions of social investigation. These have been ...
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... consider. This chapter explores six practical aspects of research design: 1. the development of research questions choosing the data collection method or methods the time frame for the research using comparative and case study designs ...
... consider. This chapter explores six practical aspects of research design: 1. the development of research questions choosing the data collection method or methods the time frame for the research using comparative and case study designs ...
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... consider additional questions based on the commissioner's initial idea. However the study topic arises, research questions are also usefully developed by talking to people whose daily lives bring them into contact with the topic – the ...
... consider additional questions based on the commissioner's initial idea. However the study topic arises, research questions are also usefully developed by talking to people whose daily lives bring them into contact with the topic – the ...
Contents
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4 ETHICAL CONSIDERATIONS IN QUALITATIVE RESEARCH | 77 |
5 DESIGNING AND SELECTING SAMPLES | 111 |
6 DESIGNING FIELDWORK | 147 |
7INDEPTH INTERVIEWS | 177 |
8 FOCUS GROUPS | 211 |
9 OBSERVATION | 243 |
PRINCIPLES AND PROCESSES | 269 |
11 ANALYSIS IN PRACTICE | 295 |
12 GENERALISING FROM QUALITATIVE RESEARCH | 347 |
13 WRITING UP QUALITATIVE RESEARCH | 367 |
REFERENCES | 401 |
INDEX | 421 |
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