Qualitative Research A Guide to Design and Implementation
Qualitative Research: A Guide to Design and Implementation by Sharan B. Merriam is a comprehensive resource published by John Wiley & Sons on August 24, 2015. This fourth edition spans 368 pages and is presented in English, offering an updated and expanded exploration of qualitative research methodologies. The book serves as a guide to understanding, designing, conducting, and presenting qualitative research studies, emphasizing the importance of a theoretical framework and practical guidance for both novice and experienced researchers.
Readers will find a wealth of information on various aspects of qualitative research, including mixed methods, action research, and arts-based research. The text addresses the complexities of investigating human behavior, focusing on the underlying reasons and motivations. Additionally, it provides a step-by-step approach to analyzing qualitative data and includes resources for graduate students, such as templates for theses and grant applications. This edition is designed to enhance the reader’s ability to communicate research findings effectively and explore diverse data sources and analysis tools within the field of education and teaching.
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The bestselling guide to qualitative research, updated and expanded
Qualitative Research is the essential guide to understanding, designing, conducting, and presenting a qualitative research study. This fourth edition features new material covering mixed methods, action research, arts-based research, online data sources, and the latest in data analysis, including data analysis software packages as well as narrative and poetic analysis strategies. A new section offers multiple ways of presenting qualitative research findings. The reader-friendly, jargon-free style makes this book accessible to both novice and experienced researchers, emphasizing the role of a theoretical framework in designing a study while providing practical guidance.
Qualitative research reaches beyond the what, where, and when of quantitative analysis to investigate the why and how behind human behavior and the reasons that govern such behavior, but this presents a number of significant challenges. This guide is an invaluable reference for students and practitioners alike, providing the deep understanding that this sometimes difficult area of research requires to produce accurate results. The book contains a step-by-step guide to analyzing qualitative data and an addendum for graduate students with a template for a thesis, dissertation, or grant application.
- Build a strong foundation in qualitative research theory and application
- Design and implement effective qualitative research studies
- Communicate findings more successfully with clear presentation
- Explore data sources, data analysis tools, and the different types of research
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