Qualitative Research : A Guide to Design and Implementation

by Merriam, Sharan B.

• ISBN13: 9780470283547
• ISBN10: 0470283548
• Edition: Revised
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2009-04-06
• Publisher: Jossey-Bass

Summary

This thoroughly revised and updated classic once again presents a guide to understanding, designing and conducting a qualitative research (QR) study.The third edition retains the reader-friendly, jargon-free style, making the book accessible to both novice and experienced researchers. While the book is practical guide to design and implementation of a QR study, it also helps readers understand the theoretical and philosophical underpinnings of this research paradigm.Drawing on the latest literature as well as the author's own experience with conducting and teaching QR, the third edition includes new material on types of qualitative research; on the role of a theoretical framework in designing a study; on validity and reliability; and also includes an addendum for graduate students which provides a template for the methods chapter of a thesis, dissertation, or grant application.

Author Biography

Sharan B. Merriam is professor of adult education at the University of Georgia. She is the author, coauthor, or editor of numerous books, including Learning in Adulthood, The Profession and Practice of Adult Education, and Third Update on Adult Learning Theory (New Directions fodesign and implementationr Adult and Continuing Education).

Table of Contents

Preface	p. vii
The Author	p. xv
The Design of Qualitative Research	p. 1
What is Qualitative Research?	p. 3
Types of Qualitative Research	p. 21
Qualitative Case Study Research	p. 39
Designing Your Study and Selecting a Sample	p. 55
Collecting Qualitative Data	p. 85
Conducting Effective Interviews	p. 87
Being a Careful Observer	p. 117
Mining Data from Documents	p. 139
Analyzing and Reporting Qualitative Data	p. 165
Qualitative Data Analysis	p. 169
Dealing with Validity, Reliability, and Ethics	p. 209
Writing Qualitative Research Reports	p. 237
Appendix: The Methodology Section of a Qualitative Research Study	p. 265
References	p. 271
Name Index	p. 287
Subject Index	p. 293
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