Practical and straightforward, this book is a multidisciplinary introduction to the process of planning, conducting and analysing qualitative research, from selecting appropriate methods to publishing your findings. Built around the authors’ Qualitative Research Cycle – consisting of the design, data collection and analytic cycles – this pragmatic guide clearly demonstrates the steps you need to take to ensure your research is rigorous and robust.
Drawing on decades of experience teaching workshops, the book is packed with techniques and tools to help you turn theory and method into research practice. This second edition:
- Showcases the importance of linking research design to data analysis, helping you avoid potential pitfalls and get the most out of your data
- Highlights the relevance and wide application of qualitative methods with an array of international examples of real field research and interdisciplinary case studies
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