{"product_id":"qualitative-research-in-practice-examples-for-discussion-and-analysis-paperback","title":"Qualitative Research in Practice: Examples for Discussion and Analysis - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSharan B. Merriam\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor), \u003cb\u003eRobin S. Grenier\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA practical introduction to qualitative research across fields and disciplines\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eQualitative Research in Practice\u003c\/i\u003e offers a hands-on introduction to qualitative research design, methods, data, and analysis. Designed as a companion text for any course involving qualitative research, this book explores the different types of qualitative studies with relevant examples and analysis by the researchers themselves. The workbook format makes it easy to use in the classroom or the field, and the depth of information makes it a valuable resource for students of social work, psychology, counseling, management, education, health care, or any field in which qualitative research is conducted.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhile quantitative research is primarily concerned with numerical data, qualitative research methods are more flexible, responsive, and open to contextual information. To a qualitative researcher, a situation is defined by the participants' perspectives, making it the primary method of inquiry for understanding social phenomena through the lens of experience. This book introduces the essentials of qualitative research, bolstered by expert analysis and discussion that provides deeper insight than a traditional textbook format would allow. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand the fundamental nature of qualitative research\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLearn how to accurately assess and evaluate qualitative research\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplore qualitative research's many forms and applications\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGain insight on qualitative research in a variety of fields and disciplines\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow does one codify an experience? Is it possible to measure emotion in units? Qualitative research fills the void where numbers cannot reach. It is the best tool we have for studying the unquantifiable aspects of the human experience, and it is an essential tool in a wide variety of fields. \u003ci\u003eQualitative Research in Practice\u003c\/i\u003e provides translatable skills in a practical format to quicken your transition from \"learning\" to \"using.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Practical Look at the Process of Qualitative Research\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eQualitative research seeks to discover and portray participants' perspectives, uncovering new insights into our lives and social contexts. Within that paradigm, there are numerous qualitative research designs, each guiding researchers toward this underlying goal in a slightly different way. In this \u003ci\u003eSecond Edition\u003c\/i\u003e of \u003ci\u003eQualitative Research in Practice, \u003c\/i\u003e Sharan Merriam and Robin Grenier have assembled a set of 16 articles exemplifying 8 key qualitative designs, allowing you to see how each approach informs real-world research. Each article is accompanied by the researchers' reflections, so you can share in the process of discovery that characterizes the qualitative process. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis updated edition features a more precise focus on research designs that are entirely qualitative or that have a large qualitative component. Additionally, this book: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eClarifies the philosophical underpinnings of qualitative research and its difference from quantitative approaches\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides concise descriptions of eight major qualitative designs, including phenomenology, grounded theory, and arts-based research\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOffers a rubric of strategies researchers can employ to assess trustworthiness and rigor in qualitative research reports\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eQualitative Research in Practice\u003c\/i\u003e is a valuable resource for students and practitioners across disciplines, perfect for all those interested in improving their understanding of how qualitative research is carried out.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSHARAN B. MERRIAM\u003c\/b\u003e is a professor emerita of adult and continuing education and qualitative research at the University of Georgia, in Athens. She is the author, coauthor, or editor of more than thirty books, including \u003ci\u003eQualitative Research: A Guide to Design and Implementation, \u003c\/i\u003e co-authored with Elizabeth Tisdell\u003ci\u003e.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eROBIN S. GRENIER\u003c\/b\u003e is an associate professor of adult learning at the University of Connecticut in Storrs. She has taught qualitative research courses at the graduate level for over 14 years, along with researching and consulting on qualitative inquiry in education and human resource development.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 480\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 9.9 x 7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 14, 2019\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42127706488967,"sku":"9781119452027","price":89.28,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/fc5591597bf1c5f0b8f051fba25e6b8e.webp?v=1732590131","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/qualitative-research-in-practice-examples-for-discussion-and-analysis-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}