This unique text provides a comprehensive framework for creating,
managing, and interpreting qualitative research studies that yield
valid and useful information. Examples of studies from a wide range of
disciplines illustrate the strengths, limitations, and applications of
the primary qualitative methods: in-depth interviews, focus group
discussions, ethnography, content analysis, and case study and
narrative research. Following a consistent format, chapters show
students and researchers how to implement each method within a
paradigm-neutral and flexible Total Quality Framework (TQF) comprising
four interrelated components: Credibility, Analyzability,
Transparency, and Usefulness. Unlike other texts that relegate quality
issues to one or two chapters, detailed discussions of such crucial
topics as construct validity, interresearcher reliability, researcher
bias, and verification strategies are featured throughout. The book
also addresses applications of the TQF to the writing, review, and
evaluation of qualitative research proposals and manuscripts.
Pedagogical Features *Summary tables that highlight important content,
such as the application of a method to vulnerable or hard-to-reach
populations. *Case studies that illustrate TQF standards in practice
for each method. *Guidelines for effective documentation (via thick
descriptions) of each type of study. *End-of-chapter discussion
topics, exercises, and suggested further reading and Web resources.
*Chapters open with a preview and close with a bulleted summary of key
ideas. *Extensive glossary. 2021 Winner--American Association for
Public Opinion Research (AAPOR) Book Award
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ISBN
9781462519101
Publisert
2015
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Vendor
The Guilford Press
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
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