Qualitative research practice a guide for social science students and researchers

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...

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Main Author: Ritchie, Jane 1944- (Author)
Other Authors: Lewis, Jane 1962-, Nicholls, Carol McNaughton
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Thousand Oaks, California SAGE 2014
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Summary: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: A practical account of how to carry out qualitative research which recognises a range of current approaches and applications A brand new chapter on ethics A brand new chapter on observational research Updated advice on using software when analysing your qualitative data New case studies which illustrate issues you may encounter and how problems have been tackled by other researchers.
Physical Description:xxiv, 430 pages 24 cm
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references (p. [321]-330) and index
ISBN:9781446209110 (hbk.)
9781446209127 (pbk.)