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Qualitative research : a guide to design and implementation / Sharan B. Merriam & Elizabeth J. Tisdell.

Author/creator Merriam, Sharan B.
Other author/creatorTisdell, Elizabeth J.
Format Electronic and Book
EditionFourth edition.
Publication InfoSan Francisco, CA : John Wiley & Sons, 2015.
Description1 online resource.
Supplemental Content Full text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete
Subject(s)
Series The Jossey-Bass higher and adult education series
Abstract "This thoroughly revised and updated classic once again presents aguide to understanding, designing and conducting a qualitativeresearch study. The fourth edition retains the reader-friendly, jargon-free style,making the book accessible to both novice and experiencedresearchers. While the book is practical guide to design andimplementation of a qualitative research study, it also helpsreaders understand the theoretical and philosophical underpinningsof this research paradigm. Drawing on the latest literature as well as both authors'experience with conducting and teaching qualitative research, thefourth edition includes new material on case study research andaction research; discussion of online data sources (video, email,skype); updated discussion of data analysis software packages anduses; new discussion of data analysis strategies, includingnarrative analysis and poetic analysis; and a section on multipleways of presenting qualitative research findings. References,examples, and quotes have all been updated throughout the book"-- Provided by publisher.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references and index.
Access restrictionAvailable only to authorized users.
Technical detailsMode of access: World Wide Web
Source of descriptionDescription based on print version record and CIP data provided by publisher.
Issued in other formPrint version: Merriam, Sharan B. Qualitative research Fourth edition. San Francisco, CA : Jossey-Bass & Pfeiffer Imprints, Wiley, 2015 9781119003618
Genre/formElectronic books.
LCCN 2015008659
ISBN9781119003656 (pdf)
ISBN9781119003601 (epub)

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