Qualitative Evaluation and Research Methods

by Patton, Michael Quinn

• ISBN13: 9780803937796
• ISBN10: 0803937792
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 1990-03-01
• Publisher: Sage Pubns

Summary

Once again setting the standard for the field, the Second Edition of Qualitative Evaluation Methods reflects the tremendous explosion of interest in qualitative methods over the past decade. Thoroughly revised and updated, this new edition includes three new chapters on Theoretic Foundations of Qualitative Inquiry, Particularly Appropriate Qualitative Applications and Quality and Credibility of Qualitative Analysis. Patton has also a completely updated literature review and citations section to reflect the mass of new research in qualitative methods in the last ten years. It will be of interest to anyone involved in evaluation of any kind.

Table of Contents

Part I. Conceptual Issues in the Use of Qualitative Methods	7	(143)
The Nature of Qualitative Inquiry	9	(26)
Strategic Themes in Qualitative Inquiry	35	(29)
Variety in Qualitative Inquiry: Theoretical Orientations	64	(28)
Particularly Appropriate Qualitative Applications	92	(51)
Part II. Qualitative Designs and Data Collection	143	(226)
Designing Qualitative Studies	145	(54)
Fieldwork Strategies and Observation Methods	199	(78)
Qualitative Interviewing	277	(92)
Part III. Analysis, Interpretation, and Reporting	369	(138)
Qualitative Analysis and Interpretation	371	(89)
Enhancing the Quality and Credibility of Qualitative Analysis	460	(47)
References	507	(18)
Index	525	(6)
About the Author	531