Qualitative research : a guide to design and implementation

Author(s)

• Merriam, Sharan B.

Bibliographic Information

Qualitative research : a guide to design and implementation

Sharan B. Merriam

（The Jossey-Bass higher and adult education series）

Jossey-Bass, c2009

2nd ed

• : pbk

Other Title

Qualitative research and case study applications in education

Note

Revised and expanded from Qualitative research and case study applications in education

Includes bibliographical references (p. 271-286) and indexes

Description and Table of Contents

Description

Praise for the Third Edition of Qualitative Research : "Sharan B. Merriam synthesizes twenty years of developments in qualitative research with clarity and acumen." Michael Quinn Patton, author, Qualitative Research and Evaluation Methods "Here is a qualitative research methods book that reinforces the connection between professional experience and qualitative inquiry." Robert Stake, author, The Art of Case Study Research and Multiple Case Study Analysis "In this new edition, Sharan Merriam once again presents the world of qualitative research in language engaging and accessible?for new and experienced readers alike. If you can have only one book about qualitative research, this is it!" Patricia M. Reeves, associate professor, School of Social Work, University of Georgia "Mystified by qualitative research? You couldn't ask for a better guide than Sharan Merriam, who introduces you to the fundamental concepts of this research method, explains its complex forms, and then shows you exactly how to do a high-quality qualitative study." M. Carolyn Clark, coeditor, The International Journal of Qualitative Studies in Education

Table of Contents

Preface vii The Author xv PART ONE: THE DESIGN OF QUALITATIVE RESEARCH 1 1 What is Qualitative Research? 3 2 Types of Qualitative Research 21 3 Qualitative Case Study Research 39 4 Designing Your Study and Selecting a Sample 55 PART TWO: COLLECTING QUALITATIVE DATA 85 5 Conducting Effective Interviews 87 6 Being a Careful Observer 117 7 Mining Data from Documents 139 PART THREE: ANALYZING AND REPORTING QUALITATIVE DATA 165 8 Qualitative Data Analysis 169 9 Dealing with Validity, Reliability, and Ethics 209 10 Writing Qualitative Research Reports 237 Appendix: The Methodology Section of a Qualitative Research Study 265 References 271 Name Index 287 Subject Index 293

by "Nielsen BookData"

• NCID: BA90360969
• ISBN:
  • 9780470283547
• LCCN: 2008051528
• Country Code: us
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Original Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: San Francisco
• Pages/Volumes: xvi, 304 p.
• Size: 23 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : LB1028
  • DC22 : 370.7/2
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Education -- Research -- Methodology
  • LCSH : Education -- Research -- Case studies
  • LCSH : Case method
  • LCSH : Qualitative research
• Parent Bibliography ID:
  • BA12331519