Qualitative Research Practice: A Guide for Social Science Students and ResearchersJane Ritchie, 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:
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... et al . , 2001 ) . In contrast , others believe that the methods associated with a range of philosophical positions each have something to offer . Thus , they argue that better - quality work is produced if a range of approaches and ...
... et al . , 2001 ) . In contrast , others believe that the methods associated with a range of philosophical positions each have something to offer . Thus , they argue that better - quality work is produced if a range of approaches and ...
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... et al . , 2000 ) , or shallow realism ( Blaikie , 2007 ) – reality can be observed directly and accurately ... et al . , 2000 ; Shaw , 1999 ) - the social world is made up of representations constructed and shared by people in particular ...
... et al . , 2000 ) , or shallow realism ( Blaikie , 2007 ) – reality can be observed directly and accurately ... et al . , 2000 ; Shaw , 1999 ) - the social world is made up of representations constructed and shared by people in particular ...
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... et al . , 2008 ) , Malinowski is credited with taking anthropology ' off the verandah ' . Sociology also saw the influence of phenomenology ( describing the meaning people attach to a particular phenomenon , concept or idea ) , based on ...
... et al . , 2008 ) , Malinowski is credited with taking anthropology ' off the verandah ' . Sociology also saw the influence of phenomenology ( describing the meaning people attach to a particular phenomenon , concept or idea ) , based on ...
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... et al . , 2009 ) . Growing from interest in the ' active citizen ' and in advancing the influence of those using public services ( especially health and social care ) , user - controlled research aims to empower participants and service ...
... et al . , 2009 ) . Growing from interest in the ' active citizen ' and in advancing the influence of those using public services ( especially health and social care ) , user - controlled research aims to empower participants and service ...
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... et al . , 2000 ; Creswell , 2013 ; Roberts , 2002 ) , which focus on individuals ' stories , often as a way of studying wider topics and concepts ( e.g. how people cope with unemployment or illness ) . This growth in the use of ...
... et al . , 2000 ; Creswell , 2013 ; Roberts , 2002 ) , which focus on individuals ' stories , often as a way of studying wider topics and concepts ( e.g. how people cope with unemployment or illness ) . This growth in the use of ...
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