Qualitative Research A Guide to Design and Implementation 4th edition by Sharan Merriam, Elizabeth Tisdell ISBN 1119003601 9781119003601

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ISBN 10: 1119003601
ISBN 13:  9781119003601
Author: Sharan Merriam, Elizabeth Tisdell

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

Qualitative Research A Guide to Design and Implementation 4th Table of contents:

Part One: The Design of Qualitative Research

Chapter One: What Is Qualitative Research?

The Nature of Qualitative Research

Where Does Qualitative Research Come From?

Philosophical Perspectives

Definition and Characteristics of Qualitative Research

Summary

Chapter Two: Six Common Qualitative Research Designs

Basic Qualitative Research

Phenomenology

Ethnography

Grounded Theory

Narrative Inquiry

Qualitative Case Studies

When the Types of Qualitative Research Overlap

Summary

Chapter Three: Expanding the Qualitative Paradigm

Mixed Methods Research

Action Research

Critical Research

Arts Based Research

Summary

Chapter Four: Designing Your Study and Selecting a Sample

Selecting a Topic

The Research Problem

The Theoretical Framework

Reviewing the Literature

Sample Selection

Summary

Part Two: Collecting Qualitative Data

Chapter Five: Conducting Effective Interviews

Interview Data

Types of Interviews

Asking Good Questions

Beginning the Interview

Interviewer and Respondent Interaction

Recording and Transcribing Interview Data

Summary

Chapter Six: Being a Careful Observer

Observation in Research

What to Observe

Relationship Between Observer and Observed

Recording Observations

Online Observation

Summary

Chapter Seven: Mining Data from Documents and Artifacts

Types of Documents and Artifacts

Using Documents and Artifacts in Qualitative Research

Limitations and Strengths of Documents and Artifacts

Special Considerations in Dealing with Online Data Sources

Summary

Part Three: Analyzing and Reporting Qualitative Data

Chapter Eight: Qualitative Data Analysis

Beginning Analysis During Data Collection

Managing Your Data

How to Analyze Qualitative Data

Computers and Qualitative Data Analysis

Data Analysis and Types of Qualitative Research

Summary

Chapter Nine: Dealing with Validity, Reliability, and Ethics

Validity and Reliability

Internal Validity or Credibility

Reliability or Consistency

External Validity or Transferability

How Ethical Considerations Relate to the Trustworthiness of Qualitative Research

Summary

Chapter Ten: Writing Up Qualitative Research

Preparing to Write

Contents of a Qualitative Study Report

Summary

Appendix: The Methodology Section of a Qualitative Research Study

Methods

Design of the Study (Chapters One and Two)

Sample Selection (Chapter Four)

Data Collection (Chapters Five, Six, and Seven)

Data Analysis (Chapter Eight)

Validity and Reliability (Chapter Nine)

Researcher Bias and Assumptions (Chapter Nine)

References

Name Index

Subject Index

End User License Agreement

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