Qualitative Research Practice
A Guide for Social Science Students and Researchers
- Jane Ritchie - National Centre for Social Research, London
- Jane Lewis - Colebrooke Centre for Evidence and Implementation
- Carol McNaughton Nicholls - National Centre for Social Research, London
- Rachel Ormston - Scottish Centre for Social Research
Qualitative Research (General) | Social Research Methods | Sociological Research Methods
Written by a team of leading researchers associated with NatCen Social Research (the National Centre for Social Research) this textbook leads students and researchers through the entire process of qualitative research from beginning to end - moving through design, sampling, data collection, analysis and reporting. In this fully revised second edition you will find:
- A practical account of how to carry out qualitative research which recognises a range of current approaches and applications
- A brand new chapter on ethics
- A brand new chapter on observational research
- Updated advice on using software when analysing your qualitative data
- New case studies which illustrate issues you may encounter and how problems have been tackled by other researchers.
Qualitative Research Practice is a valuable text which provides a close account of how to conduct three common approaches to data collection in qualitative research: interviews, focus groups and observation. Of particular value to the Masters or PhD student, who is learning how to conduct research independently, are the detailed, worked examples of data analysis and the challenges and approaches to reporting qualitative data.
A useful and accessible text for the novice qualitative researcher.
The sciope of the book is broad with many case studies that can illustrate to students the challenges they may face when carrying out qualitative research. I would have liked a chapter which provided some guidance on qualitative systematic reviews but recognise that this is a newly emerging arm of qualitative research and may therfore thought to be oustide of the scope of this publication.
Excellent guide for postgraduates and advanced undergraduate students, with key topics covered in rich detail.
I liked the short key points and texts at the end of every chapter, found this very benifical as synposis of the chapter.
This is an easy-to-use book. Good examples and tables used and easy to understand by graduate students.
A comprehensive and accessible resource which will be useful to practitioners and professionals alike who are undertaking qualitiative projects. This book not only provides gudiance on what to do but how to do it with key examples.
A well-written book that uses practical examples to illustrate qualitative research approaches and concepts. Easily readable and well-structured - ideal for students at all levels.
This book is fantastic: easily accessible and ideal for my MA stiudents: I will be prescribing it for them and recommending for my 4th level students
A excellent resource, happy to recommend for my masters students.
Practical guidance for students. Provides advice and strong pointers for social science researchers.
