Qualitative Research Methods

Lecturers, click here to request an e-inspection copy of this text 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: o formulating qualitative research questions o ethical issues o in-depth interviews o focus group discussions o observation o coding o data analysis o writing up qualitative research 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.Additional ISBNs: 1412922259, 1446255042, 1446201546, 1412922267, 9781412922258, 9781446255049, 9781446201541, 9781412922265Qualitative Research Methods 1st Edition is written by Monique Hennink; Inge Hutter; Ajay Bailey and published by Sage Publications Ltd (UK). The Digital and eTextbook ISBNs for Qualitative Research Methods are 9781446259566, 1446259560 and the print ISBNs are 9781412922258, 1412922259.