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Qualitative Research Design
An Interactive Approach

Third Edition


August 2012 | 232 pages | SAGE Publications, Inc
This book gives researchers and students a user-friendly, step-by-step guide to planning qualitative research. Based on a course that the author taught for 7 years at the Harvard Graduate School of Education, it is written in an informal, jargon-free style and incorporates many examples and hands-on exercises. Rather than the rigid, linear approach to design that is usually found in research methods textbooks--and which is particularly ill suited for qualitative research--this book presents a flexible, systemic model of design. This model not only better fits what experienced qualitative researchers actually do, but provides a clear framework for designing a study and developing a research proposal. This edition includes new or substantially expanded discussions of research paradigms, defining a research problem, site and participant selection, relationships with research participants, data analysis, and validity, as well as more examples and exercises.

 
Chapter 1. A Model for Qualitative Research Design
 
Chapter 2. Goals: Why Are You Doing This Study?
 
Chapter 3. Conceptual Framework: What Do You Think Is Going On?
 
Chapter 4. Research Questions: What Do You Want to Understand?
 
Chapter 5. Methods: What Will You Actually Do?
 
Chapter 6. Validity: How Might You Be Wrong?
 
Chapter 7. Research Proposals: Presenting and Justifying a Qualitative Study
 
Appendix A. A Proposal for a Study of Medical School Teaching
 
Appendix B. A Proposal for a Study of Online Learning by Teachers

It is a good supporting book for qualitative research methods course in DBA.

Dr SANJAY SINGH
College of Business Administration, Abu Dhabi University
March 11, 2013

This is a good intro book for new students aiming to address qualitative research systematically. However it does not seem to address critical issues well associated with qualitative studies.

Dr Chahid Fourali
London Metropolitan Business School, London Metropolitan Uni (City Campus)
March 2, 2013

This book is the most appropriate introduction to research design. Complex elements are presented in a clear way and it is easy for students to understand the 'why's and how's' of research design.

Ms Chrysavgi Sklaveniti
Dept of Management (Grad Sch of Bus), Strathclyde University
March 1, 2013

The book provides a clear guide on qualitative research design and an accessible language that makes it easy to read. I would definitely recommend it for my undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Dr Fawaz Baddar
Marketing , IESEG School of Management
February 28, 2013

Change in jobs--will use it next fall. It is an excellent update to the previous version.

Dr PAMELA WHITEHOUSE
West College Of Education, Midwestern State University
February 15, 2013

This book is very easy to read for those new to social research and is searching for more in-depth understanding of qualitative research. The style is very reader friendly, issues on qualitative research are clearly explained with numerous examples that students can engage with and understand. I like this book very much.

Dr Lyn Ashmore
Education & Professional Dvpt, Huddersfield University
February 14, 2013

Very accessible book for both undergraduate and postgraduate students. Good level of detail but also some excellent explanations of complex ideas.

Dr Rachel Curzon
Birmingham School of the Built Environment, Birmingham City University
February 13, 2013

An excellent book for novices & beginners

Dr John Ap
School of Hotel & Tourism Management, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
January 23, 2013

This book provides a good overview of the concepts for students who are involved in social research. The text is easy to read and it is good written and easy to understand. Good examples throughout the book

Mrs CARMEN JACA
Industrial Management, University of Navarra
November 29, 2012

I've just finished my PhD and am responsible for leading DPT students in research
Qualitative research is new to me so this book has been a nice addition to my library.

Professor Anne O'Donnell
School Of Physical Therapy, Texas Woman's University - Houston Center
November 1, 2012
Key features

New to the Third Edition

  • Provides new and expanded coverage of key topics such as paradigms in qualitative research, conceptual frameworks and using theory, doing literature reviews, and writing research proposals

Key Features

  • Offers an original, innovative model of design based on a systemic rather than a linear or typological structure, well suited for designing studies and writing research proposals
  • Includes many exercises that help readers to design their study
  • Provides guidance in a clear, direct writing style, offering practical advice on research design

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