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Exploring 100 key questions (and answers) on the nature and practice of qualitative inquiry, this unique book addresses the practical decisions that researchers must make in their work, from the design of the study, through ethics approval, implementation, and writing. The book’s quick-scan, question-and-answer format make it ideal as a supplementary text or as a ready reference for graduate students preparing for comprehensive exams and writing research proposals, undergraduates in affiliated programs who will not be taking a primary course in qualitative research methods, and researchers working across disciplines in academic or practice environments.
Qualitative Research Seems to Involve a Lot of Talking to People. Sounds Easy—So What Issues Should I Expect if I’m Doing Formal or Informal Interviews With Individuals or Groups?
Qualitative Research Seems to Involve a Lot of Talking to People. Sounds Easy—So What Issues Should I Expect if I’m Doing Formal or Informal Interviews With Individuals or Groups?
Although people talk to each other every day, the type of talking that occurs in a research setting is far more complex and very demanding on the part of both researchers and participants. A researcher will be asking questions of the participant, guided not only by an interview guide (either in paper form or one they have memorized), but also by the responses of the person they ...
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