QUALITATIVE RESEARCH & EVALUATION METHODS Integrating Theory and Practice

• Main Author: Patton, Michael Quinn (Author)
• Format: Book
• Language: English
• Published: Thousand Oaks, California SAGE Publications, Inc. 2015
• Edition: Fourth edition
• Subjects: Social sciences > Methodology; Evaluation research (Social action programs)
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• Physical Description: xxi, 806 pages illustrations 29 cm
• Bibliography: Includes bibliographical references and indexes
• ISBN: 9781412972123

Drawing on more than 40 years of experience conducting applied social science research and program evaluation, author Michael Quinn Patton has crafted the most comprehensive and systematic book on qualitative research and evaluation methods, inquiry frameworks, and analysis options available today. Now offering more balance between applied research and evaluation, this Fourth Edition of Qualitative Research & Evaluation Methods illuminates all aspects of qualitative inquiry through new examples, stories, and cartoons; more than a hundred new summarizing and synthesizing exhibits; and a wide range of new highlight sections/sidebars that elaborate on important and emergent issues. For the first time, full case studies are included to illustrate extended research and evaluation examples. In addition, each chapter features an extended "rumination," written in a voice and style more emphatic and engaging than traditional textbook style, about a core issue of persistent debate and controversy.